FALL INTERIM VOCAB REVIEW

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)

• The nucleic acid that holds the main genetic "blueprint" for a cell.

• A type of protein that catalyzes biochemical reactions.

• A carbohydrate that provides energy to cells.

• A lipid that forms the cell membrane.

Location of Photosynthesis

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

Prokaryotic Cell

• A complex cell with a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles

• A simple cell that lacks a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles (e.g., bacteria)

• A type of cell that only exists in multicellular organisms

• A cell that contains chloroplasts and is involved in photosynthesis

RNA (Ribonucleic Acid)

• A type of protein that helps in digestion.

• A nucleic acid that acts as a messenger, carrying instructions from DNA to build proteins.

• A carbohydrate that stores energy in cells.

• A lipid that forms the cell membrane.

Organelle

• A specialized structure inside a prokaryotic cell that performs a specific job.

• A specialized structure inside a eukaryotic cell that performs a specific job (e.g., nucleus, mitochondria).

• A type of protein that helps in cell division.

• A fluid-filled sac within a cell that stores substances.

Plasma Membrane

• The protective bilayer that surrounds all cells, controlling what enters and leaves.

• A rigid structure that provides support to the cell.

• A gel-like substance where cellular processes occur.

• A network of proteins that facilitates communication between cells.

Cell Wall

• A flexible inner layer found in animal cells that provides energy storage.

• A rigid outer layer found in plant cells and prokaryotes that provides structural support and protection.

• A semi-permeable membrane that regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

• A gel-like substance that fills the interior of the cell and holds organelles in place.

Cellular Respiration

• The process used by all cells to break down glucose and oxygen to release chemical energy in the form of ATP.

• A method used by plants to convert sunlight into chemical energy.

• The process of photosynthesis in animals.

• A way for cells to store energy in the form of glucose.

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

• The main energy-carrying molecule used by cells to power their activities.

• A type of protein that helps in muscle contraction.

• A carbohydrate that stores genetic information.

• A lipid that forms the cell membrane.

Host Cell

• A living cell that is "hijacked" by a virus to make more viruses.

• A type of cell that produces energy for the body.

• A cell that helps in the formation of tissues and organs.

• A cell that is responsible for the immune response.