Unit 1 Biology - Cell structure and function

links amino acids together to form proteins

All cells come from other ________________________ cells.

The tough exterior of plant cells; made of cellulose

_________________________ cells do NOT have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles

Involved in pulling apart chromosomes during cell division

___________________ is one of the great unifying theories of biology

_________________ are the basic unit of life

Acts like a whip or tail to move the entire cell

The endoplasmic reticulum is a series of folded membranes where proteins and _________________ are produced

carries certain molecules from place to place in a cell

What is the function of the lysosome?

what happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

A molecule that diffuses _________________ a concentration gradient goes from high to low concentration

Schwann

Predict what would happen to a cell that was placed in a hypertonic solution.

What is the most important function of the cell membrane?

processes, sorts, and delivers proteins

Like tiny hairs on the surface of a cell; acts as "oars" to move the cell around

Virchow

where ribosomes are made

location of photosynthesis; contains chlorophyll

stores materials needed by the cell; may help provide support to plant cells

All living things are made of _____________________

Leeuwenhoek

___________________________ cell have a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles

All cells are filled with __________________, a jelly-like substance

stores most of the genetic information (DNA) of a cell

Schleiden

Robert Hooke