Introduction to Cells

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from Mr. Carrison & Flash

This is going to be an old fashioned test and not scantron. The test will be only 16 questions.

1. Know the fancy name the thousands of different types of cells that all have a well defined nucleus

2. What is the scientific name for cells that are the OPPOSITE of the above? All species are bacteria, you have billions of them on and in you right NOW!

3. Photosynthesis is a ___________________________ in which s-------t is converted to ______________________ energy. The energy is stored in a molecule called _______________.

4. What organelle is in charge of making sure products coming into the cell and products that are made or moved around in the cell are of uniform and expected size?

5. The _____________________ are organelles that break down worn out cell parts or organelles so the nutrients and compounds can be re-used by the cell.

6. What is the name for the “baggie” that surrounds the nucleus on eukaryotic cells? Do prokaryotic cells have this membrane?

7. List 8 different organelles

8. Why are plants green?

9. What is a pigment?

10. What are the two MAIN differences, organelle wise, between plant and animal cells?

11. Where are ribosomes found in the cell?

12. What do ribosomes do?

13. Food, water and waste are stored in what organelle?

14. One could make a strong argument that the chloroplast is the most important organelle of all. Why?

15. Where is the DNA found in a eukaryotic cell?

16. What is DNA?

17. Photosynthesis takes place in what organelle?

18. In what animal organelle does photosynthesis take place?

19. Why are most plant cells stiffer or harder than animal cells?

http://www.cellsalive.com/cells/3dcell.htm

You can print this study guide out and use it on the test this week!
Make sure you know all the answers to the above and have reviewed you classroom worksheets.
Good luck on the test!!!

Ho, Ho, HO from Mr. Carrison and Flash!