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Science Chapter 4 (Cells)
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Define organelle. | A small structure found within a cell; performs a specific function in a cell. |
| Define Multicellular. | Composed of several cells. |
| Define chromosomes. | rod-like structures in the nucleus of a cell; contain the genetic information of a cell. |
| Define chloroplast. | Site of photosynthesis; chloroplast in a plant cell absorb sunlight, carbon dioxide and water to make food. |
| Define cytoplasm. | The watery substance in a cell in which the organelles are suspended; also used for transport and chemical reaction. |
| Define cell membrane. | The part of a cell that surrounds and holds the cell continents together; controls movement of substances into and out of a cell. |
| Define nucleus. | The control center in a cell; stores the genetic information that directs all of the cell's functions. |
| Define vacuole. | A membrane-surrounded storage compartment cell; stores food, water and other materials. |
| Define cell wall. | A structure surrounding plant cells that protects and supports the cell; made of cellulose. |
| Define flagella. | Tail-like structures that propel the cell or move the substances surrounding the cell. |
| Define Cilia. | Hair-like projections that help propel cells through the cell or move the substance surrounding the cell.` |
| What does the cell theory state? | The cell theory states that all living things are composed of one or more cells, the cell is the basic unit of life and all cells come from pre-existing cells. |
| What are the two lenses in a compound microscope? | Ocular and objective. |
| What is the circle that we see the specimen under the microscope? | Field of view. |
| How many objective lenses do compound microscopes have? | 3. |