Cell Structures
The basic structural unit of all living organisms.
Cell
Organism that lacks a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
Prokaryote
A non-living particle dependent on what for replication of genetic material?
Virus
The process of inducing immunity through introduction of the infectious agent in small amounts.
Immunization
Refers to nucleic acids; DNA and RNA.
Genetic material
Organelle responsible for protein synthesis.
Ribosome
Organism that contains a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
Eukaryote
The protein coat that surrounds the genetic material of a virus.
Capsid
A chemical substance that kills bacteria cells.
Antibiotic
The sum of all genetic material in an individual.
Genome
Organelles where energy is produced during cellular respiration; known as the powerhouse of the cell.
Mitochondria
A single-celled prokaryotic microorganism.
Bacteria
Viral reproduction resulting in the lysis (splitting) of the host cell and production of more virus particles.
Lytic cycle
A highly contagious infectious disease caused by a virus.
Influenza
Hair-like organelles used in movement.
Cilia
Organelle that packages and sorts materials for transport outside the cell.
Golgi Body
Outer layer of a plant cell used for protection and support.
Cell wall
Viral reproduction resulting in viral genetic material being integrated into the host cell’s genetic material.
Lysogenic cycle
A retrovirus that invades T-cells attacking the immune system, resulting in AIDS.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Long, threadlike organelle used for locomotion.
Flagella
The jelly-like substance that fills the cell and contains organelles.
Cytoplasm
Organelle where sugars are produced during photosynthesis, found in autotrophic cells.
Chloroplast
Disease caused when an RNA virus infects the liver.
Hepatitis C
A very infectious viral disease caused by the poxvirus that produces a pimple-like rash and can be fatal.
Smallpox
A structure within a cell.
Organelle