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Science chapter 11

QuestionAnswer
Structures that are easily seen by the unaided eye macroscopic
The structures that require a microscope Microscopic
The English who first saw the cells of cork Robert Hooke
An experiment on cells science developed which maintains that all living things are composed of living units called cells and of cell products and that all cells come from pre-existing cells Cell Theory
A flexible semipermeable membrane responsible for surrounding and protecting the other parts of the cell cell membrane
Within the walls of the cell membrane is the largest portion of the cell the jelly like liquid called... Cytoplasm
The cytoplasm contains many (answer) and dissolves chemicals performing thousands of simultaneous reactions Organelles
Usually located in the center of the cell the (answer) is the most important part of the cell is responsible for regulating all cell activities nucleus
Also within the nucleus is a substance called (answer) which stores information that determines the genetic traits of an organism DNA
This information is stored on the DNA in... Genes
A slide with a specimen covered by a drop of water and a removable cover slip Wet mount
A plant cell has a sturdy protective (answer) that surrounds the cell membrane Cell wall
Large (answer) house food materials fluids and minerals within a cell Vacuoles
A diverse group of the smallest chlorophyll containing plants Algae
Algae make up the largest portion of the (answer)microorganisms that live near the surface of the water and provide food for larger organisms Plankton
Most of the 8000 species of (answer) are microscopic but because of their vast numbers they are often seen as green scum on a pond or lake Green algae
Someone sell green algae form variously size and shape clusters Colonies
A well-known Colony green algae Volvox
Groups of single-celled green algae lined into in to form long chains resembling hairs Filaments
A filamentous green algae that resembles a mass of green thread Spirogyra
A yellow or brown pigment present in (answer) often causes these plants to appear yellow green or gold and brown Yellow algae
The most numerous of all algae are the yellow algae called (answer) which except for bacteria are the most abundant life form on Earth Diatoms
When diatoms die there's cytoplasm and Interstate walls eventually disintegrate the outer cell walls then fall to the floor of the body of water forming a layer called (answer) Diatomaceous Earth
Nearly all of the (answer) live in cool ocean waters the best-known are microscopic and includes seaweeds like kelp rockweed & Gulfweed Brown algae
The largest of the brown Kelps
The majority of this algae are marine organisms and many are familiar seaweeds the (answer) live at greater depths and in warmer Waters than the brown algae Red algae
A large group of hetero trophies plant-like organisms Fungi
Organisms that obtain their nourishment from dead organisms Saprophytes
Organisms fat break down the complex molecules of plants and animals into simpler ones that can be used by other living organisms Decomposers
The study of fungi Mycology
Thread-like structures Hyphae
The body of the fungus Mycelium
The most familiar fungi most of which are macroscopic Club fungi
Common Club fungi that grow in soil Mushrooms and toadstools
The stalk and cap of the fungus Fruiting body
(On the underside of the cap) hundreds of Club shaped basidia Gills
Also known as the Shelf fungi are often found growing on trees or rotting logs Bracket fungi
Rust colored spores Rust
Parasitic fungi that produce blisters containing black spores and often infect grains Smuts
Another type of common microscopic fungi Mold
Includes yeast and mildews make up the largest group of fungi Sac fungi
Consisting of more than one cell Multicellular
Single-celled unicellular
A colorless organism that eats foods containing sugar Yeast
Isn't the yeast converts the sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide in a process known as (answer) Fermentation
Yeasts under favorable conditions reproduce rapidly by (answer) Budding
the beginning stage of a new yeast cell Bud
Another common group of sac fungi are most often found growing on plants Mildews
What are the smallest of the chlorophyll-containing plants? Algae
Define plankton. Microorganisms that live near the surface of the water and provide food for larger organisms
What is a cluster of algae living together called? Colonies
Name the most numerous of the yellow algae. Diatoms
How do the red algae differ from the brown algae? Red algae live in greater depths and in warmer Waters (than brown algae)
Which jelly like substance gives commercial ice cream a smooth creamy texture Algin
What is a scientist who studies fungi called? Mycologist
What term refers to organisms that obtain their nourishment from dead organisms? Saprophytes
Which part of a mushroom is composed of the stalk and cap? Fruiting body
In what two ways do bracket fungi differ from mushrooms? Bracket fungi differ from mushrooms in that they grow slowly and have no gills
Name two parasitic Club fungi that badly damage crops each year. Rusts and smuts
What fungi are a household problem because they grow on food? Mold
What is the largest group of fungi? Sac fungi
By what process do yeast reproduce? Budding
The animal like organisms made of a single cell Protozoa
The Dutch naturalist who is known as the father of microbiology Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
Protozoa that move ususing a flagellum Flagellates
A whip like organism of locommotion Flagellum
Found in freshwaterlakes,ponds,and streams. Because they, like planuts,contain chlorophyll,(they often give the water and brilliant green color.) Euglenas
Elastic holding tanks that collect dispose of excess water Contracting vacuoles
Of the genus trypanosoma...A parasitic flagellate that moves using two flagella Trypanosome
An African sleeping sickness A deadly disease caused by one of the varieties of trypanosome
The protozoa that move by means of pseudopods Sarcodines
False feet Pseudopods
The best known of the sarcodines Amoeba
A space for storing and digesting food Food vacuole
Distinguish by their unique slipper shape and by the cilia Paramecia
Hair like projections Cilia
Protozoa that moves using cilia Ciliates
The mouth cavity Oral groove
Often found attached by a stalk to an underwater object in a stagnant pond Vorticella
A trumpet-shaped ciliates that can grow to a length of 1/10 of an inch Stentor
Spore-forming protozoa Sporozoa
Five of the species of this parasitic group is what causes the widespread tropical diseaseptic Malaria Plasmodium
A tropical disease caused by mosquitos Malaria
A surgeon major in the British-Indian army, Whow finally was able to observe malaria parasites growing in the stomach of an Anopheles Mosquito in india Sir Ronald Ross
Plants,animals,fungi,and proto Zoar are (answer) ,Organisms with organized nuclei Eukaryotes
Single celled organisms that have no organized nuclei Prokaryotes
What lives in the air,soil,and water? Bacteria
One of the best known species of bacteria E. Coli.
Cyanobacteria...Particularly hardy prokaryotes Blue-green algae
The transmission of characteristics from parent to offspring by means of genes in the chromosomes of cells Hereditary
What is the term for the animal-like organisms made up of a single cell? protozoa
Who is known as the father of microbiology Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
Name the whip like organ used by a Euglena for locomotion Flagellum
Define eyespot A small spot of light-sensitive pigment
What are the elastic holding tanks that collect and dispose of excess water within protozoa Contracting vacuoles
Name of disease caused by trypanosomes African sleeping disease
What protozoan is the best-known sarcodine Amoeba
Which protozoa can be distinguished by their unique slippery shape and by the cilia that completely cover them? Paramecia
What is the funnel-like depression that runs along one side of a paramecism's body? Oral Groove
Define sporozoa Spore forming protozoa
What is the sporozoa of the disease spread by the an anoiseles mosquito Malaria
Define prokaryote Single-celled organisms that have no organized nuclei
Which species of bacteria has given us much of our present understanding of heredity? Escherichia coli (E.coli.)
Four main elements that cells are made of Carbon,Hydrogen,oxygen,And Nitrogen
Four main types of algae Green algae,Yellow algae,Brown algae,and Red algae
The most numerous type of algae Diatoms (yellow algae)
The largest group of fungi Sac fungi
The unique flagellate that resembles both animals and plants
Euglenas
What does the cell theory state? That all living things are composed of living units called cells and of cell products and that all cells come from preexisting cells
What characteristics do all club fungi share? They produce spores in club shaped structures called basidia
The disease caused by plasmodium Malaria
The well known species of bacteria that is used in research on heredity E.coli.
How do the two types of nuclei in paramecia differ? Marconucleus-Controls the basic activities of the organism-Micronucleus-Functions in reproduction
What is the main difference between eukaryotes and prokaryotes? Eukaryotes have organized nuclei And prokaryotes do not
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