Cell Theory
______ are the basic building blocks of life.
Cells
Cell Membrane
This organelle creates compartments to hold other cell structures. It is sometimes covered in ribosomes.
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Describe the function of the cell membrane.
The cell membrane is the outer layer of the cell that controls what substances may enter and exit the cells.
All cells come from ______________.
This organelle is the "brain" of the cell. It contains all the instructions that regulate cellular activities.
Nucleus
This organelle contains digestive enzymes that break down old cell parts.
Lysosomes
Describe the job of the cytoplasm.
The cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance inside the cell that holds the cell structures in place.
Multicellular organisms are composed of ___________ cells.
MULTICELLULAR or EUKARYOTIC cells
Name one thing all living things do.
Respond to their environment, grow and develop, reproduce, made up of cells
This organelle is the "Power House" of the cell. It supplies energy for the cell.
Mitochondria
This organelle is the site of protein synthesis.
Ribosomes
Describe the function of the vacuoles.
Store water, nutrients, and waste until they are ready to be used or disposed of by the cell.
Describe the four characteristics of living things.
1. Respond to their environment
2. Grow and Develop
3. Reproduce
4. Made up of Cells
Cells can only be seen using a _____________.
Microscope
This organelle is the "storage center" of the cell. It stores water, nutrients, and waste until it is ready to be used or disposed of by the cell.
Vacuoles
This organelle collects, packages, and delivers proteins and other materials to places inside or outside of the cell.
Describe the function of the mitochondria.
The mitochondria are the "power house" of the cell. They release energy for the cell to carry out its functions.
Name one of Ms. Morland's dogs (also made up of cells).
Chewy and Rover
True or False: Plants and animals are made up of the same kinds of cells.
FALSE. Plant cells have special organelles that animal cells do not have, such as chloroplasts and the cell wall.
This part of the cell is made of a thick, jelly-like fluid. It is located outside of the nucleus and contains all the other organelles inside it.
Cytoplasm
The _______ is an example of an organelle NOT found in animal cells (Only in Plants).
CELL WALL or CHLOROPLASTS
Describe the function of the ribosomes.
The ribosomes are the site of protein synthesis.
Name three things in this room made up of cells.
Possible Answers: Ms. Morland's plant, staff, students...