Vocabulary I
What is cytoplasm
Extra layer of protection in plant cells, helps the cell to hold its shape
What is the cell wall
Any living thing
What is an organism
the stage of mitosis in which 2 identical cells are formed
What is Telophase
3 organelles found in plant cells only
What is chloroplasts, chlorophyll, cell wall
a round body inside a cell that controls the activities of the cell and contains genetic information
What is the nucleus
Protects the cell while letting certain nutrients in and out of the cell
What is cell membrane
Complete the acronym.
G.R.R.E.W.N
G: Grow
R: Reproduce
R: Respond
E: Energy
W: Waste
N: Nutrients
The phase of mitosis in which the nucleus breaks open and chromosomes become thicker and attached
What is prophase
holds DNA or genetic information about the organism
What are chromosomes
A group of tissues working together to perform a major function for an organism?
Cells come together to perform a specific job for the organism.
What is tissue
The phase of mitosis where chromosomes line up or move to the center of the cell
What is metaphase
Animal like single celled organism
What are protozoan
Produces protein for an animal cell
What is ribosome
The process of cell division
What is mitosis
The structure that breaks down food to create energy for the cell
What is the mitochondria?
Phases of Mitosis in order
What is Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
Stores food, water and waste for both animal and plant cells
What is a vacuole
Responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells. This is where Chlorophyll is found
What is chloroplatsts
The phase of mitosis where chromosomes split apart and are pulled to opposite poles of the cell
What is anaphase
someone who studies cells
What is a histologist