Parts of a Cell
What does deoxyribonucleic acid stand for?
DNA
Which type of cells have a nucleus: prokaryotes or eukaryotes?
Eukaryotes
Do prokaryotes have a nucleus?
Do eukaryotes have a nucleus?
Yes
What does the prefix uni- mean?
one
What do we call the basic structures inside of cells?
organelles
A nucleus is a type of _____________ found in eukaryotes. (Hint: The word starts with an "o".)
organelle
Are all prokaryotes unicellular or multicellular?
unicellular
Are eukaryotes unicellular, multicellular, or both?
Both
What does the prefix multi- mean?
many
Which organelle is a jelly-like fluid that fills the inside of the cell?
cytoplasm
What is contained inside of the nucleus of a eukaryote?
DNA
Are prokaryotes more or less complex than eukaryotes?
less complex
Are you a eukaryote? Explain your answer.
Yes, because humans are made of cells with nuclei.
cyto-
Cell
What is the function, or job, of the ribosomes?
to make proteins
What is the function, or job, of DNA?
DNA controls the cell's activities using coded instructions.
What are the two groups of prokaryotes called?
Archaea and bacteria
Are eukaryotes less or more complex than prokaryotes? Explain.
Eukaryotes are more complex because the nucleus allows them to create multicellular organisms.
What is the plural of nucleus? (Spelling matters!)
nuclei
What four structures do ALL cells have?
cell membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, DNA
What are the two jobs of the nucleus?
1) contains the cell's DNA, 2) controls the cell's growth and reproduction
Name the four groups in Eukarya.
plants, animals, fungi, protists
What do we call the group of all living organisms made of eukaryotes? (Spelling matters!)
Eukarya