Human A & P (Chp 2 Cells) Midterm Exam Pt. 2

Front

What is the genetic material found inside the nucleus?

Back

DNA

Front

What does it mean that the cell membrane is selectively permeable?

Back

Certain things can enter while others cannot.

Front

What is the powerhouse of the cell?

Back

Mitochondrion

Front

Where are proteins synthesized in the cell?

Back

Ribosomes

Front

How many chromosomes do fruit fly daughter cells have after mitosis if they start with 8?

Back

8 chromosomes.

Front

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

Back

Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in the cell?

Back

They are responsible for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the structure that surrounds and protects the cell?

Back

Cell membrane.

Front

What is the process by which a cell divides to form two daughter cells?

Back

Mitosis.

Front

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

Back

Cytoplasm.