General Science, module 10 Flashcards
1
Q
Define “eukaryotic cell”.
A
A cell with distinct, membrane-bounded organelles.
2
Q
Define “pathogen”.
A
An organism that causes disease.
3
Q
Define “decomposers”.
A
Organisms that break down the dead remains of other organisms.
4
Q
Define “vegetative reproduction”.
A
The process by which one part of a plant can form new roots and develop into a complete plant.
5
Q
Why can dehydrated food be stored for a long time without worry of being contaminated by pathogenic bacteria?
A
Because pathogenic bacteria must have moisture to survive.
6
Q
A cell has a cell wall and a central vacuole. What kind of cell is it?
A
A plant cell.
7
Q
Define “prokaryotic cell”.
A
A cell that has no distinct, membrane-bounded organelles.
