Introduction To Cells

Question 0

He discovered cells by observing cork.

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Hooke

Question 1

Hooke named them cells because they reminded him of…

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Monastery chambers/cells

Question 2

He observed the first living cells.

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Van Leeuwenhoek

Question 3

This instrument is the reason cells were found.

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Microscope

Question 4

The first part of the cell theory states that all living things are composed of…

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One or more cells

Question 5

The second part of the cell theory states that cells are the basic unit of

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Structure and function

Question 6

The third part of the cell theory states that new cells come from…

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Existing cells

Question 7

This type of cell is simple and lacks a nucleus

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Prokaryotic

Question 8

This type of cell is complex and has a true nucleus.

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Eukaryotic

Question 9

This type of cell has no specialized organelles and is designed for survival.

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Prokaryotic

Question 10

This type of cell has many specialized organelles and is designed for a specific job.

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Eukaryotic

Question 11

This means “tiny organ”

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Organelle

Question 12

This structure protects the cell and regulates what can enter and exit the cell.

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Plasma membrane

Question 13

The membrane is thin, flexible, and composed of many pieces,like skin, providing

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Protection

Question 14

The is the “brain” of the cell…it contains DNA and controls cell functions.

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The nucleus

Question 15

This protects the DNA in the nucleus

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Envelope (membrane)

Question 16

This keeps everything in the nucleus in place

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Nucleoplasm

Question 17

This is a dense region where ribosomes are made

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Nucleolus

Question 18

These are found in the cytoplasm and will make proteins for the cell.

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Free ribosomes

Question 19

These are found attached to the ER and will make proteins that will eventually be shipped.

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Bound ribosomes

Question 20

This is a system of tubes filled with enzymes that will synthesize hormones, detox materials, and break down lipids.

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Smooth ER

Question 21

This is a system of sacs covered in ribosomes that will modify proteins

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Rough ER

Question 22

This is a stack of hollow, flattened sacs (or pancakes).

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Golgi apparatus

Question 23

This step by the Golgi is when the protein is received and double checked.

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Processing

Question 24

This is when the Golgi wraps the protein in membrane and adds a carbohydrate "address" label.

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Packaging

Question 25

This is when the Golgi transports the protein to the cell membrane

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Shipping

Question 26

Any material wrapped in membrane to move from one place to another is called a

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Vesicle

Question 27

These are membrane enclosed catabolic enzymes that, along with a pH of 5, will digest and destroy broken down organelles and foreign material.

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Lysosomes

Question 28

These are membrane enclosed enzymes that will neutralize substance such as alcohol and poison into hydrogen peroxide, and then in water.

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Peroxisomes

Question 29

This structure of the cytoskeleton is mostly responsible for movement.

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Microtubules

Question 30

Two proteins twisted together are responsible for maintenance of shape and placement of organelles.

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Microfilaments

Question 31

These cables of twisted protein anchor down organelles and help keep shape.

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Intermediate filaments.

Question 32

These are tubes are hair-like and tail-like structures for cells.

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Cilia and flagella

Question 33

This is a tough layer of cellulose that provides plant cells with an extra layer of protection.

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Cell wall

Question 34

These are openings in the cell wall that allow water and nutrients to pass through.

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Plasmodesmata

Question 35

This is an expandable storage sac that will hold everything from water, food, enzymes to waste and organic compounds.

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Vacuole

Question 36

These are membranous sacs filled with pigments that will conduct photosynthesis.

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Chloroplasts

Question 37

These are membranous sacs filled with pigments that will give color to flowers and fruit.

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Chromoplasts

Question 38

This is a gel-like substance composed of water, enzymes, and organic compounds that will help the cell maintain shape and provides shock absorption.

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Cytoplasm