Ch.3 Terms

Question 0

Cytoplasm

Answer 0

A jellylike substance that contains dissolves molecular building blocks.

Question 1

Cell theory

Answer 1

Theory that states that all organisms are made of cells, all cells are produced by other living cells, and the cell is the most basic unit of life

Question 2

Organelles

Answer 2

Structures specialized to perform distinct processes within a cell

Question 3

Prokaryotic cells

Answer 3

Do not have a nucleus or other membrane bound organelles, the cells DNA is suspended in the cytoplasm

Question 4

Cell that has a nucleus or other membrane bound organelles

Answer 4

Eukaryotic cells

Question 5

A network of proteins that is constantly changing to meet the needs of a cell

Answer 5

Cytoskeleton

Question 6

Organelle composed of double membrane that acts as the storehouse for most of a cell’s DNA

Answer 6

Nucleus

Question 7

Interconnected network of thin, folded membranes that produce, process, and distribute proteins

Answer 7

Endoplasmic reticulum