BIOL 1010 LAB Week 3

A _____ is the basic unit of life that is capable of independent functioning.

cell

All living cells contain a cell membrane.

True

_____ are the sites of protein biosynthesis in prokaryotic cells.

Ribosomes

The _____ of eukaryotic cells contains the genetic code for the organism.

nucleus

Chloroplasts are present in all eukaryotic cells.

False

_____ are particles functioning as the sites of protein synthesis located in the cytoplasm of all living cells.

ribosomes

The _____ is a gel-like substance encompassing the contents of the cell.

cytoplasm

The DNA of a prokaryote is condensed into a _____.

nucleoid

Prokaryotes include _____.

bacteria

plants

animals

protists

bacteria

The _____ functions for lipid production in eukaryotic cells.

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Cilia and flagella provide movement for eukaryotic cells.

True

The completed model below represents a(n) _____ cell.

prokaryotic

The rows of cells in the image below are typical of _____ cells.

root tip

bacteria

prokaryotic

Amoeba

root tip

The labeled structure in the Spirogyra cell below functions to _____.

produce glucose