Science Vocablary

Question 1

A type of cell that is very simple and does not have a nucleus. The DNA is not inside a special membrane but floats in the cell. Ex: bacteria

Answer 1

Prokaryote

Question 2

A type of cell that is more complex and has a nucleus, where the DNA is stored.
Ex: plants, animals, fungi, and protists

Answer 2

Eukaryote

Question 3

are tiny structures that carry out specific functions within a cell.

Answer 3

Organelles

Question 4

are organelles in cells that produce energy for the cell. They are called the powerhouse of the cell.

Answer 4

Mitochondria

Question 5

is an organelle within the cells of plants and certain algae that is the site of photosynthesis

Answer 5

Chloroplast

Question 6

are the storage areas of cells.

Answer 6

Vacuoles

Question 7

is the control center of the cell and it stores the genetic material, called DNA.

Answer 7

Nucleus

Question 8

are like little factories that produce protein.

Answer 8

Ribosomes

Question 9

(ER) is like a highway inside the cell that helps move things around within the cell.

Answer 9

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Question 10

are tiny helpers in the cell that help it divide and make new cells. They help organize the parts that pull the cell apart during cell division.

Answer 10

Centrioles

Question 11

is the strong outer layer of a plant cell that protects it and gives it shape and support. It helps the plant stand tall and keeps the cell safe. Animal cells do not have a cell wall.

Answer 11

Cell Wall

Question 12

is like a gatekeeper for the cell. It controls what goes in and out, letting certain things in and keeping certain things out. It also helps hold the cell together.

Answer 12

Cell Membrane

Question 13

is the jelly-like fluid inside a cell that holds all the organelles in place. It helps the cell keep its shape and allows nutrients and other materials to move around.

Answer 13

Cytoplasm