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Biology
10th Grade
10/05/2008

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Chloroplast
Definition
Helps with photosynthesis
Term
The nucleus of a cell is made out of
Definition
DNA (deoxyribo nucleuc acid) and
RNA (ribo nucleuc acid)
Term
The "Cell Theory" states that
Definition
1. All living things are composed of cell

2. Cells are the basic unit structure and function in living things

3. New cells are produced from existing cells
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Prokaryote
Definition
A cell with no true nucleus
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Eukaryote
Definition
A cell in which their genetic material is separated from the rest of the cell in a nucleus.
Term
SEM
Definition
Scanning electron microscope
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TEM
Definition
Transmission electron microscope
Term
Ribosomes
Definition
responsible for creating proteins
Term
Diaphragm
Definition
controls the amount of light entering the lens of the objective
Term
The fact that a greater area of the slide can be viewed is one advantage to...
Definition
using the low power objective
Term
The functions of a eukaryotic cell are managed by the...
Definition
nucleus
Term
A structure outside the plasma (cell) membrane in some cells is the...
Definition
cell wall
Term
Cell wall
Definition
a structure outside of the cell (plasma) membrane, providing extra support for plant cells
Term
Cell walls in multicellular plants are composed mainly of...
Definition
1. cellulose
2. hemicellulose
3. pectin
Term
What are the ribosomes located on?
Definition
The rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER)
Term
What structure gives strength to cells?
Definition
Cell membrane
Term
What structure is the control center of a plant cell?
Definition
The nucleus
Term
In plant cells, what structure is used for the storage of water and dissolved materials?
Definition
Vacuole
Term
What would be numerous in a cell with high energy needs?
Definition
Mitochondria
Term
Mitochondria
Definition
A structure that provides energy to the cell; like the powerhouse of the cell
Term
The site of protein synthesis is...
Definition
ribosomes
Term
Controls what enters and exits the cell
Definition
Cell membrane
Term
Contains digestive enzymes and is the cell recycler
Definition
Centriole
Term
Creates ribosomes
Definition
Nucleolus
Term
Nucleolus
Definition
creates ribosomes
Term
has many compartments and has lipid (fat) synthesis
Definition
Rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER)
Term
Rough ER
Definition
Site of lipid sythesis; has ribosomes on the outside, which create proteins
Term
Supplies energy in the form of ATP
Definition
Mitochondria
Term
Microtubules
Definition
Part of the cytoskeleton
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Packs up and ships materials out of the cell
Definition
Golgi
Term
Golgi
Definition
packs up and ships materials out of the cell
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True or False?

Cilia and flagella are made of microtubules.
Definition
True
Term
True or False?

Energy rich molecule ATP is produced in chloroplasts.
Definition
False
Term
True or False?

Plant cells have organelles called centrioles.
Definition
False
Term
True or False?

Part of the cell that directs cell activities is the nucleus.
Definition
True
Term
True or false?

Protein synthesis occurs in the lysosomes.
Definition
False
Term
Centriole
Definition
Made of microtubules; present in animal cells but not plant cells.
Term
Organelle
Definition
Specialized structure inside a cell
Term
Specialized structure inside a cell
Definition
organelle
Term
A cell with nuclear material but no true nucleus.
Definition
Prokaryote
Term
Controls movement of substances into and out of a cell
Definition
Cytoplasm
Term
Cytoplasm
Definition
Controls movement of substances into and out of the cell
Term
Store substances
Definition
Vacuole
Term
Directs all cell activities
Definition
Nucleus
Term
Transport network for materials within the cell
Definition
Endplasmic Reticulum
Term
Contains digestive enzymes
Definition
Lysosome
Term
Lysosome
Definition
Contains digestive enzymes
Term
Manufactures protein
Definition
Ribosome
Term
Produces energy for cell activities
Definition
Mitochondria
Term
Provides a "skeleton" for the cell
Definition
cytoskeleton; microtubules are part of the cytoskeleton
Term
Found only in animal cells
Definition
Centriole
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