Organelle Comparisons
It means that the mitochondria makes energy.
This organelle contains and protects the DNA
The nucleus
Type(s) of cell that contain(s) a cell wall
Plant and prokaryote
What is a tissue?
A group of cells that do the same job.
What does it mean that living things are organized?
It means that they are made out of cells.
What is the difference between "nonliving" and "dead"?
Something nonliving was never alive. Something dead used to be alive.
Why is the Golgi Body like the post office?
They're both involved in packing and shipping items.
This organelle is the location where certain fats are made and protected.
The smooth ER.
Type(s) of cell that contain(s) a nucleus.
Plant, animal
A group of organs that work together is called what?
An organ system
Give an example of a characteristic of life that sewer lice don't have.
Responds to stimuli, maintains homeostasis, grows and develops
What does it mean to be dormant?
Has paused one or more characteristics of life, but will start doing them again later.
Why is the ribosome like an architect?
They both use blueprints to build something.
This organelle controls what goes in and out of the cell.
The cell membrane
Type(s) of cell that contain(s) ribosomes.
Plant, animal, prokaryote
Epithelial is an example of what level of organization?
Tissue
What is a stimulus?
Anything you can detect with one of your senses.
When Mx. Smith says "energy", they mean...
Sugar
Why is the chloroplast like a bakery?
It takes ingredients and uses them to make food.
This organelle makes ribosomes.
The nucleolus
Type(s) of cell that contain(s) chloroplasts.
Plant
A neuron or nerve is an example of what level of organization?
Cell
How are "grows" and "develops" different?
Grows refers to physically getting bigger. Develops means other changes over time.
What does "membrane bound" mean?
It means an organelle is wrapped in the same kind of membrane that makes up the cell membrane.
What did Mx. Smith compare RNA to?
A photocopy
This organelle is the one that does a different function in plants and animals.
DAILY DOUBLE: For a guaranteed +500, name both functions.
The vacuole
In animals: storage
In plants: holds water to inflate the cell
Type(s) of cell that is/are the simplest, oldest cells.
Prokaryote
Name the 5 levels of organization in order from smallest to largest.
Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
Define the word "homeostasis".
Keep the internal environment the same
What does ER stand for?
Endoplasmic Reticulum