Chapter 7 Vocabulary

What type of cell does is shown in this image? Name as many parts of this cell as you can. List them A-L as shown on the image.

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Organisms whose cells contain a nucleus are:

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The "powerhouse" of the cell. Converts chemical energy from food into ATP.

• Ribosomes

• Lysosomes

• Mitochondrion

• Cytoplasm

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___________ are the building blocks of life.

• cells
• legos
• blocks
• blood

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A group of similar cells that come together to perform a specific function is a/an

• organ
• organism
• organ system
• tissue

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An _________ is a specialized structure that performs a specific function within eukaryotic cells.

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The Cell Theory states:

• all living things are made of cells

• cells are the basic unit of living things

• all cells contain a nucleus

• all cells are made from existing cells

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The membrane-enclosed structure that contains the genetic material and controls the cell's activities is:

• Vacuole

• Nucleus

• Lysosome

• Chloroplast

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In which part of the plant cell does photosynthesis take place?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Ribosome

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The material inside the cell membrane, not including the nucleus is called _________.

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