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Chp 2 (Unit A)-Cells
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A covering that holds the animal cell together and separates it from its surroundings. | Cell Membrane |
| Controls what goes in and out of the cell. | Cell Membrane |
| The movement of water and dissolved materials through the cell membrane. | Osmosis |
| Organelles that store food, water, or wastes. | Vacuoles |
| A jellylike substance that contains many chemicals to keep the cell functioning. | Cytoplasm |
| Organelles that release energy from food. | Mitochondria |
| The organelle that determines all of an animal cell’s activities and the production of new cells. | Nucleus |
| Cell part found inside the nucleus and made up of DNA | Chromosomes |
| Threadlike structures that contain information about the characteristics of the animal. | Chromosomes |
| A rigid layer that supports and protects the plant cells. | Cell Wall |
| Organelles that make food for the plant cell. | Chloroplasts |
| Process cells go through to get energy. | Cellular Respiration |
| Group of similar cells working together to perform the same function (job). | Tissue |
| The shape helps it move through blood vessels easily | Round Cell |
| Example of a round cell | Blood Cell |
| The shape allows it to cover a surface. | Flat Cell |
| Example of a flat cell | Skin Cell |
| Example of a branching cell | Nerve Cell |
| The shape allows it to send signals to the brain quickly. | Branching Cell |
| Which two systems work together to move your body? | Muscular and Skeletal Systems |
| Group of tissues working together. | Organ |
| Order of organization in an animal from simplest to most complex | Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ System |