Science Vocab for Sept 20 2016

Question 1

In biology, the smallest unit that can perform all life processes; cells are covered by a membrane and contain DNA and cytoplasm.

Answer 1

Cell

Question 2

In a eukaryotic cell, a membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell’s DNA and that has a role in process such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Answer 2

Nucleus

Question 3

The material or protoplasm within a living cell, excluding the nucleus.

Answer 3

Cytoplasm

Question 4

A phosphlipid layer that covers a cell’s surface and acts between the inside of a cell and the cells enviornment.

Answer 4

Cell Membrane

Question 5

A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support to the cell.

Answer 5

Cell Wall

Question 6

In eukaryotic cells, the cell organelle that is surrounded by two membranes and that is the cite of cellurlar respirtation.

Answer 6

Mitochondria

Question 7

Is found in most cells, It is another packaging organelle like endoplasmic reticulum.

Answer 7

Golgi complex

Question 8

A system of membranes that is found in a cells cytoplasm and that assists in the production, processjng, and transport of proteins and in the production of lipids.

Answer 8

Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 9

A cell organelle composed of RNA and protein.

Answer 9

Ribosome

Question 10

A cell organelle that contains digestuve enzymes.

Answer 10

Lysosome

Question 11

A space or vesicle within the cytoplasm of a cell, enclosed by a membrane and typically containing fluid.

Answer 11

Vacuole

Question 12

( In green plant cells ) a plastid that contains chlorophyll and in which photosyntheis takes place.

Answer 12

Cholrplast