Chapter 3 - Cell Biology

Question 1

Prokaryotes

Answer 1

• Cells that do not contain a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles

Question 2

Eukaryotes

Answer 2

• Cells that do contain a nucleus and contain membrane-bound organelles

Question 3

What is they cytoskeleton?

Answer 3

• The cytoskeleton give structure to the cell, it has a three-dimensional structure to it.

Question 4

What fibers make up the cytoskeleton?

Answer 4

• micro-tubules
• intermediate fibers
• microfilaments

Question 5

What is the functional difference between acids and bases?

Answer 5

• Acids donate a hydrogen while bases accept hydrogen when in water.
• Acids have a decreased number of hydrogen ions, while bases have an increased number of hydrogen ions.