Characteristics of Living Things
What is the process by which living things produce offspring of their own kind?
What is reproduction
Which type of cell does NOT have a nucleus?
What is a prokaryotic cell
This organelle is known as the control center of the cell.
what is the nucleus
I am a network of membranes inside the cell that helps make and transport proteins and other materials. Who am I?
What is the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)
A cell needs to make a protein. Which cell structure will be directly involved?
What are ribosomes
Living things must obtain and use this to carry out life processes.
What is energy
Which type of cell has a nucleus surrounded by a membrane?
What is a eukaryotic cell
This structure controls what enters and leaves the cell.
what is the cell membrane
I store water, food, and other materials inside the cell. Who am I?
what is vacuole
A cell is running low on usable energy. Which organelle would you expect to be especially important?
what is mitochondria
What characteristic of life describes an organism's ability to detect and respond to changes in its environment?
what is responds to stimuli
Bacteria are examples of which type of cell?
what is a prokaryotic cell
This organelle produces usable energy for the cell by breaking down food.
what is the mitochondria
I provide support and protection to plant cells but am NOT found in animal cells. Who am I?
what is the cell wall
A scientist observes a cell that has DNA but no nucleus. Is it prokaryotic or eukaryotic?
What is prokaryotic
A plant grows taller and develops new leaves. Which characteristic of life does this demonstrate?
What is growth and development
Plant and animal cells belong to which type of cell?
what is eukaryotic cell
These structures are responsible for making proteins.
what is ribosomes
I receive proteins and other materials from inside the cell, modify them, sort them, and package them so they can be transported to where they are needed. Who am I?
What is the Golgi apparatus
A cell has a nucleus and several membrane-bound organelles. What type of cell is it?
what is eukaryotic
Your body temperature stays around the same level even when the temperature outside changes. What characteristic of life is this?
What is homeostasis
What is the major difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
What is the presence of a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles in eukaryotic cells?
This organelle is found in plant cells and uses sunlight to make food through photosynthesis.
what is chloroplast
I break down old cell parts, waste, and other materials that the cell no longer needs. Who am I?
What are lysosomes?
A student says, "All cells have a nucleus." Is the student correct? Explain why or why not.
No. Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do.