Vocabulary
All cells have this, which is a phospholipid bilayer
Plasma membrane
This scientist was the first person to observe dead cells
Robert Hooke
List the three major components of cell theory
every living,
smallest structural life
come from other cells
A single cell living independently is called what kind of organism
unicellular
Which organelle controls cell function?
nucleus
This part of the cell contains DNA and controls the cells activities
Nucleus
This scientist was the first person to observe living cells
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
Where is the DNA found in a prokaryotic cell?
nucleoid
Single celled organisms that do not have a membrane bound nucleus are called prokaryotes. List the two classifications of prokaryotes
bateria
archaea
These organelles convert glucose to energy in the form of ATP in eukaryotic cells
mitochondria
These types of cells do not have a membrane bound nucleus or membrane bound organelles
Prokaryotes
This is the size of an average cell
10-50 Microns
What are the three primary components of cytoplasm?
cytosol, cytoskeleton, organelles
Identical cells living in a group but without specialized functions are called what
colonial
These organelles are found in the cytoplasm and the rough ER
ribosomes
These are structures within a cell that perform specialized functions
Organelles
This determines a cell's size, shape, and structure.
Its function
What is the primary purpose of the cell's plasma membrane
Border patrol
A group of cells that perform specialized functions form a larger organism that is said to be
multicellular
Smooth ER synthesizes what
lipids
This is the liquid portion of a cell's cytoplasm
cytosol
These three structures are common to all cells
DNA, Cytoplasm, Plasma membrane
These 4 organismal kingdoms make up the domain classified as eukaryotes
protista
fungi
plantae
animalia
What is the difference between cell colonies and multicellular organisms
These organelles secrete digestive enzymes to break down worn out organelles or even whole cells
lysosomes