Parts of a Cell
The Nucleus
Prokaryotes
Eukaryotes
Vocabulary/ Protists
100
What does deoxyribonucleic acid stand for?
DNA
100
Which type of cells have a nucleus: prokaryotes or eukaryotes?
Eukaryotes
100
Do prokaryotes have a nucleus?
No
100
Do eukaryotes have a nucleus?
Yes
100
What does the prefix uni- mean?
one
200
What do we call the basic structures inside of cells?
organelles
200
A nucleus is a type of _____________ found in eukaryotes. (Hint: The word starts with an "o".)
organelle
200
Are all prokaryotes unicellular or multicellular?
unicellular
200
Are eukaryotes unicellular, multicellular, or both?
Both
200
What does the prefix multi- mean?
many
300
Which organelle is a jelly-like fluid that fills the inside of the cell?
cytoplasm
300
What is contained inside of the nucleus of a eukaryote?
DNA
300
Are prokaryotes more or less complex than eukaryotes?
less complex
300
Are you a eukaryote? Explain your answer.
Yes, because humans are made of cells with nuclei.
300
What are protists considered?
eukaryotes or uni cellular
400
What is the function, or job, of the ribosomes?
to make proteins
400
What is the function, or job, of DNA?
DNA controls the cell's activities using coded instructions.
400
What is number 5 labeled as?
Ribosomes
400
Are eukaryotes less or more complex than prokaryotes? Explain.
Eukaryotes are more complex because the nucleus allows them to create multicellular organisms.
400
What behavioral adaptation do amoeba have?
Chemotaxis
500
What shape is DNA in prokaryotes?
Circular
500
What are the two jobs of the nucleus?
1) contains the cell's DNA, 2) controls the cell's growth and reproduction
500
What organelles do all cells have?
PCR
500
Name the three groups in Eukarya.
plants, animals, protists
500
What is this a picture of?
Paramecium