Chapter 6 Cell Biology

Question 1

________ are made of protoplasm, the living contents of a cell surrounded by a plasma membrane.

Answer 1

Cells

Question 2

The_________ is the chemical building material for all living things.

Answer 2

Protoplasm

Question 3

This substance carries on the:
Complex process of metabolism
Reception and processing of food and oxygen
Elimination of waste products

Answer 3

Protoplasm

Question 4

Enables the cell to synthesize proteins and produce energy.

Answer 4

Metabolism

Question 5

Protoplasm, which includes both small and very large molecules, called macromolecules, consists of:

Answer 5

Organic compounds and inorganic compounds

Question 6

The four primary bio molecules that constitute protoplasm?

Answer 6

Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen

Question 7

The 4 bio molecules that constitute protoplasm that are combined with phosphorus and sulfur that comprise the essential major organic compounds?

Answer 7

Proteins
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Nucleic acids

Question 8

Depending on cell type, water normally accounts for _______ of protoplasm.

Answer 8

80% to 85%

Question 9

_________ exits in smaller quantities but are of vital importance in sustaining cell life because they help produce energy and aid conduction of nerve impulses.

Answer 9

Mineral salts

Question 10

Are instrumental in the prevention of muscle cramping?

Answer 10

Mineral salts

Question 11

Of the four classes of organic compounds, _________ contain the most carbon.

Answer 11

Proteins

Question 12

Are the most elementary building blocks of cells, and they make up approximately 15% of cell content

Answer 12

Proteins

Question 13

Are formed when organic compounds called amino acids combine into long, chainlike molecular complexes.

Answer 13

Protein.