Vocab 1
The basic unit of structure and function in all living things
cell
An organism made of many cells that work together is called
The jelly-like material inside a cell that surrounds the organelles is called
cytoplasm
prokaryotic
The organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for delivery is the
Golgi Apparatus
chloroplast
A scientist who studies very small living things, such as bacteria is a
microbiologist
The type of endoplasmic reticulum without ribosomes that helps make lipids is called the
Smooth ER
Type of cell that contains a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
Eukaryotic
The organelle that contains DNA and directs many cell activities is the
nucleus
Tiny structures that make __________ by joining amino acids together are called ribosomes.
Fill in the blank
Proteins
The process by which an organism keeps its internal conditions stabale is called
homeostasis
The thin, flexible layer that controls what enters ands leaves a cell is the
cell membrane
Organelles that release usable energy from food are called
Mitochondria
The scientific idea that all living things are made of cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and cells come from existing cells is called
Cell theory
The cell structure that is a series of folded membranes used to transport materials is the
ER
The stiff outer layer that supports and protects plant, fungal and man bacterial cells is the
Cell wall
Organelles that store water, food, and water materials are the
Vacuoles
The process used to break down food and release usable energy is called
cellular respiration
A tool used to magnify object that are too small to see clearly with the unaided eye is a
microscope
Large molecules that perform any important jobs in cells and help build cell structures are called
ribosomes
An organism made up of only one cell is called
unicellular
How Many years has Mr.Jackson been in education counting this year?
8 Total
1. Cadet Teaching
2. After School
3. Subbing and after school
4. Subbing and after school
5. Subbing, after school, and student teaching
6. 1st year
7. 2nd Year
8. This year
What are the characteristics of life
Stuctures
Response to Stimuli
Reproduction
Growth and Development
Energy
Maintains Internal Conditions
Specialized structures inside a cell that perform specific jobs are called
organelles