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Chapter 6
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Biology
9th Grade
11/17/2008

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What are 3 functions of the cytoskeleton?
Definition
1. gives it shape
2.helps cell to move
3. pathway for cells to move on/ support
Term
which organelle makes preteins using instructions that come from the nucleus?
Definition
ribosomes
Term
which means of particle transport requires input of energy from the cell?
Definition
active transport
Term
the diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane is called ________
Definition
osmosis
Term
which structures carry out cell movement?
Definition
flagella and cilia
Term
what are the 3 principles of the cell theory?
Definition
1.all living things are composed of cells
2.cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living things
3.all cells come from pre-existing cells
Term
the flexible barrier around the cell is called the ________ __________
Definition
plasma/cell membrane
Term
name the 3 differences in organelles that you would expect to see in plant cells but not in animal cells
Definition
1. chloroplast
2. cell wall
3. central vacuole
Term
which cell organelle contains the cell's genetic material?
Definition
nucleus
Term
the main function of the cell wall is to _________________
Definition
protect plant cell and maintain its shape
Term
diffusion is the net movement of molecules form an area of ___________
Definition
high concentration to low concentration
Term
what is the main function of the plasma membrane?
Definition
regulates the traffic of chemicals between cells
Term
prokaryotic cells lack ____________
Definition
a nucelus and some other organelles
Term
which type of cell contains a nucleus?
Definition
eukaryotic
Term
the channels are made of _____
Definition
proteins
Term
when the concentration of molecules on both sides of a membrane is the same, the molecules will ___________
Definition
move at the same
Term
a cell that is surrounded by fresh water will burst because osmosis causes _____________
Definition
water to move into the cell
Term
what is the function of the cell's nucleus?
Definition
it houses the cell's genetic material, DNA
Term
what is the correct sequence of the proteins pathway when it is made in the cell?
Definition
rough ER
golgi apparatus
plasma membrane
Term
which organelle breaks down macromolecules into particles the cell can use?
Definition
lysosomes
Term
what organelle releases energy from sugars and other molecules?
Definition
mitochondria
Term
microfilaments are a structure that carry out cell _______________________
Definition
movement or shape
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