Modeule 1 Vocabulary Terms

Question 1

The movement of ions or molecules across a cell membrane into a region of higher concentration.

Answer 1

Active Transport

Question 2

A rod-shaped bacterium.

Answer 2

Bacillus

Question 3

What is the theory stating many diseases are caused by microorganisms?

Answer 3

Germ theory

Question 4

Microorganisms of a domain, especially methane-producing forms.

Answer 4

Archaea

Question 5

A substance forming the cell walls of many bacteria.

Answer 5

Peptidoglycan

Question 6

This produces energy for Eukaryotic cells.

Answer 6

Mitochondria

Question 7

How clear the object is in a microscope.

Answer 7

Resolution

Question 8

An organism that doesn’t have a nucleus or specialized organelles.

Answer 8

Prokaryote

Question 9

Makes food for Eukaryotic cells through photosynthesis.

Answer 9

Chloroplast

Question 10

Serve as storage cells for prokaryotic cells.

Answer 10

Inclusion

Question 11

Organism that does have a nucleus.

Answer 11

Eukaryote

Question 12

Provide structure, storage, waste disposal for prokaryote and Eukaryote cells.

Answer 12

Vacuole

Question 13

Makes protein for both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

Answer 13

Ribosome

Question 14

Allow prokaryotic cells to attach to their host.

Answer 14

Fimbriae

Question 15

A hair on prokaryotic cells.

Answer 15

Pilus

Question 16

The movement of an organism in response to a chemical stimulus.

Answer 16

Chemotaxis

Question 17

To invade tissues.

Answer 17

Adherence

Question 18

Protects prokaryotic cells from engulfment.

Answer 18

Capsule

Question 19

Type of lipid molecule that is the main component of the cell membrane.

Answer 19

Phospholipid

Question 20

Oil used on the 100x lens to help magnify objects better.

Answer 20

Immersion oil