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Goal 2.02 The Cell: Structure and Function(Goal 1.1.1)
Goal 2.02 Cell
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Biology
10th Grade
04/23/2012

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Cells
Definition
All living things are made of basic building blocks called ________.
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Organelles
Definition
Specialized structures that carry out the functions of the cell.
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Nucleus
Definition
control center of the cell
Term
Location of DNA
Definition
nucleus
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Cell membrane
Definition
is a thin layer that surrounds the cell. A cell must be able to take in nutrients and excrete waste.
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Semipermeable
Definition
means that some substances can pass through easily while others cannot.
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cytoplasm
Definition
jellylike materials inside the cell that is located between the cell membrane and the nucleus
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ribosomes
Definition
produces proteins
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Endoplasmic reticulum
Definition
is a system of membranes and sacs that acts like a highway along which molecules can move from one part of the cell to another
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Golgi apparatus
Definition
modifies, sorts, and ships proteins to their destinations
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mitochondria
Definition
powerhouse of the cell
center of cellular respiration
produces ATP
Term
Which cells have more mitochondria?
Definition
muscle cells
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lysosomes
Definition
cell's digestive system
digest old organelles
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cell wall
Definition
protects and supports the plant cell
composed of cellulose
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vacuole
Definition
fluid-filled organelle that stores enzymes and wastes
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chloroplast
Definition
contains green pigment, which absorbs sunlight so plants can make food
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eukaryotes
Definition
true nucleus
membrane-bound organelles
protists, fungi, plants, animals
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prokaryotes
Definition
no true nucleus
no membrane-bound organelles
bacteria
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unicellular
Definition
single-celled organisms
ex: bacteria, amoebas, paramecia
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multicellular
Definition
many celled organisms
ex: plants, animals
Term
Which organelle assembles proteins?
Definition
ribosomes
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Which structure serves as the cell's boundary from its environment?
Definition
cell membrane
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What is the shape of a plant cell?
Definition
boxlike shape
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How does a eukaryotic organism differ from a prokaryotic organism?
Definition
The cells of a prokaryotic organism do not have membrane-bound organelles.
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