Biology 1101 Chapter 3 Exam with Questions and Answers

Biology 1101 Chapter 3 Exam with Questions and Answers Cell Theory ANSWER All organisms are made of one or more cell, cells are the fundamental unit of life. Ribosomes ANSWER structures that manufacture proteins Cytoplasm ANSWER the fluid that occupies much of the volume of the cell Cell Membrane ANSWER forms a boundary between the cell and its environment Prokaryotes ANSWER organisms who's cells lack a nucleus (oldest and simplest forms of life) Eukaryotes ANSWER organism composed of one or more cells containing a nucleus and other membrane-bounded organelles. Nucleoid ANSWER the area where the cell's circular DNA molecule congregates. Cell Wall ANSWER surrounds the cell membrane of most bacteria, protecting the cell and preventing it from bursting if it absorbs too much water. Flagella ANSWER tail-like appendages that enable these cells to move.