Parts of a Cell
This part of the cell contains DNA and controls cell functions.
What is the nucleus?
Plant cells have this extra layer of protection
What is cell wall?
This is the smallest unit of life in all living organisms.
What is a cell?
Made up of DNA and tells the cell what to do.
Chromosome
This term refers to the outer layer of a plant cell that gives it structure and support.
What is the cell wall?
This gel-like substance inside the cell holds the organelles in place.
What is the cytoplasm?
Animal cells contain this organelle, which breaks down waste
A living thing made of one or more cells
organism
Why do cells divide?
for growth and repair
Is bactieria a living thing?
NO
Known as the "powerhouse" of the cell, this organelle produces energy.
What is the mitochondria?
The cell wall gives plants its ________ shape
boxy
Two or more tissues that work together to perform a specific function form this.
What is an organ?
Bonus: give an example of an organ
Cell division that ends with 2 new cells. It happens in which types of cells.
skin cells
nerve cells
muscle cells
blood cells
Animals, plants, fungi, and protist are examples of
Multicellular
This part of the cell acts as a protective barrier, controlling what enters and exits the cell.
What is the cell membrane?
Prokaryotes are lacking this organelle
What is NUCLEUS?
A small structure within a cell that performs a specific function
What is an ORGANELLE?
The second phase of mitosis during which chromosomes line up across the middle of the cell.
metaphase
Everything a living organism does requires this.
They get this by making their own food or by eating/absorbing food.
Energy
What is Ribosomes?
Read messages from the nucleus to build proteins
List one part that is common between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
-DNA, ribosomes, cytoplasm, cell membrane
Multiple organs working together to do a BIG job.
What is an organ?
BONUS - give an example of an organ system AND its function.
The phase of the cell when it grows and rests and when chromosomes are duplicated (copied).
interphase
This prokaryote lives in extreme environments, like volcanoes or hot sulfur springs.
Archea