Cells FLASHCARD 14

Front

What is the control center of the cell?

Back

Nucleus

Front

True or False: Every living organism is made up of one or more cells.

Back

True

Front

What is a cell?

Back

The basic unit of structure and function in living organisms.

Front

What part of the cell is responsible for controlling what enters and leaves the cell?

Back

Cell Membrane

Front

What is an organelle?

Back

A small structure in a cell that does a certain job.

Front

What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell called?

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

What is the function of the nucleus?

Back

To store genetic information and control cell activities.

Front

What structure protects and gives shape to plant cells?

Back

Cell wall

Front

What is the function of vacuoles in a cell?

Back

To store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus; eukaryotic cells do.