Unit 1 Vocab

A single-celled living organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles

• Prokaryote

• Eukaryote

• Cell

• Organelle

a living organism whose cell or cells contain nuclei and membrane-bound organelles

• Nucleus

• Prokaryote

• Ribosome

• Eukaryote

Basic unit of life. Smallest living organism.

• Ribosome

• Cell

• Organelle

• Prokaryote

A thin layer outside the cell that controls what goes in and out.

• Eukaryote

• Cytoplasm

• Cell Membrane

• Cell

A cell structure that builds proteins

• Cytoplasm

• Organelle

• Eukaryote

• Ribosome

DNA or RNA that all living things are made of

• Nucleic Acid

• Cell Membrane

• Eukaryote

• Organelle

A non-living infectious agent made of DNA/RNA and protein coat.

• Prokaryote

• Eukaryote

• Virus

• Cell

A gel-like fluid where organelles are held in place

• Cytoplasm

• Cell Membrane

• Jello

• Nucleus

Contains genetic material

• Ribosome

• DNA/RNA

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

Check the following that are abiotic

• Eukaryotes

• Prokaryotes

• Viruses

• HIV