CELL BASICS
The basic unit of life that supports all of life's processes.
What is a cell?
The "brain" of the cell. Contains DNA, which instructs production of proteins and other products.
What is the nucleus?
The layer surrounding a plant cell that provides structure and protection.
What is the cell wall?
Group of cells working together to perform a specific job.
What is a tissue?
This single word describes an organism that is composed of a single cell.
What is unicellular?
This is the technical term for a part of a cell.
What is an organelle?
This is the organelle found in plant cells in which photosynthesis occurs. The plant takes energy from the sun to accomplish this.
What is the chloroplast?
Collection of tissues working together to carry out specialized functions in the body.
What is an organ?
Related to living things. Clue: A rock does not fit this definition.
What is biotic?
The "powerhouse" of the cell. Generates energy necessary for cell processes.
What are the mitochondria?
The process in which plants take energy from the sun and convert it to chemical energy it can use.
What is photosynthesis?
This is almost as strong as car battery acid and can help break down a multitude of nutrients.
What is stomach acid?
This is a tool that allows us to see a magnified view of cells.
What is a microscope?
This organelle sorts proteins and packages them for transport to their destinations.
What is the Golgi body or Golgi apparatus?
This organelle is larger in plant cells because more storage is required for the process of photosynthesis.
What is a vacuole?
This muscle works harder than any other muscle.
What is the heart?
The type of cell that is typically found in plants, animals, algae, and fungi. Contain membrane-bound nucleus and many organelles.
What is a eukaryotic cell?
This organelle's main function is to produce proteins.
What is the endoplasmic reticulum?
These are the products of photosynthesis. Name one for regular points and name both for double points.
Oxygen
Glucose (sugar)
This system works with the circulatory system to distribute oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.
What is the respiratory system?