Science Vocabulary 1
Organism that contains a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles:
A) Eukaryote
B) Procaryote
A) Eukaryote
Organism without a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
Ex: bacteria
A) Eukaryote
B) Procaryote
B) Procaryote
Packaging center of the cell. It takes in protein and ships them out.
A) Cytoplasm
B) Mitochondria
C) Golgi Body
C) Golgi Body
We resumed writing our report after the break.
Resumed: return to or begin (something) again after interruption
We read the sequel after the original.
Sequel: something that follows; a succeeding part; continuation
The ability to maintain internal stability in an organism in response to the environmental changes
A) Prokaryote
B) Homeostasis
C) Eukaryote
B) Homeostasis
Layer that controls the flow of materials in and out of the cell
A) Vacuole
B) Cytoplasm
C) Cell Membrane
C) Cell Membrane
Temporary storage bubbles for the cell. They store water, food, and waste
A) Vacuole
B) Golgi Body
C) Cytoplasm
A) Vacuole
Our teacher admonished us for being late.
Admonished: express warning or disapproval to (someone) about a fault or oversight especially in a gentle but serious way
During the fieldtrip, we saw something very noteworthy
Noteworthy: Deserving attention; notable; worthy of notice.
Abiotic
Not living or never once was living
Mitochondria
Organelle that generates ATP (energy) as a byproduct of cellular respiration.
AKA: the powerhouse of the cell
Biotic
Living or once living
She was a connoisseur of mac-and-cheese because it was her favorite thing.
Connoisseur: an expert (specifically one who understands the details, technique, or principles)
He felt melancholy because the rain cancelled the game.
Melancholy:Saddness; gloom
Photosynthesis
The ability of an organism to generate food from sunlight
Multicellular
Organism with more than one (1) cell
Cell
The smallest functional unit of an organism
Our work was tedious, but we still completed it.
Tedious: Boring; tiresome; long an dull
That statue is very durable if its been here for 100 years.
Durable: able to exist for a long time without significant deterioration in quality or value
Unicellular
Organism with only one cell
Cytoplasm
Jelly-like substance inside the cell membrane
Organelle
Part of a cell with a specific function/job
They were given a standing ovation following their performance.
Ovation: an expression or demonstration of popular acclaim especially by enthusiastic applause
There was a weather phenomenon last night that scared my sister.
Phenomenon: an unusual experience or fact