Chapter 3.9- Cell Divison

Question 1

Nucleus

Answer 1

Central part of an atom, made up of protons and neutrons. Also roundish structure inside a cell that acts as the control centre for the cell.

Question 2

Chromosomes

Answer 2

Tiny, thread-like structure inside the nucleus of a cell. It contains the DNA that carries genetic information.

Question 3

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

Answer 3

The chemical also substance found in all living things that encodes the genetic information of an organism.

Question 4

Mitosis

Answer 4

The type of cell division where two daughter cells have the same amount of chronometer as the parent nucleus.

Question 5

Cytokinesis

Answer 5

The process where the cytoplasm of a cell divides to form two daughter cells.

Question 6

Infectious diseases

Answer 6

Disease that can be transferred from one organism to another.

Question 7

Non-Infectious diseases

Answer 7

Disease that cannot be transferred from one organism to another

Question 8

Epidermis

Answer 8

Outermost layer of the skin

Question 9

Dermis

Answer 9

The medical name for the deeper part of the skin

Question 10

Receptors

Answer 10

Special cells that detect energy and convert it to electrical energy that is sent to the brain