Cells
Ova and sperm are examples of stemgermsomatic cells. Cells that can develop into different types of cells are called stemgermsomatic cells.
1. germ 2. stem
Which of the following statements concerning cancer is true?
Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of human cells in the body.
is the molecule that contains the information for the growth and functioning of the cell. A is an organelle that creates specific molecules. The is a layer that surrounds cells, separating their interior from the exterior environment.
DNA Ribosome cell membrane
What is the defining difference between eukaryotes and prokaryotes?
Eukaryotes have a cell nucleus, while prokaryotes do not.
Which of the following statements concerning the cellular basis of disease are true? Check all that apply.
Foreign bacteria can damage human cells. Almost all medical conditions can be traced back to the improper functioning of the body's cells. Understanding the cellular basis of disease enables the development of treatments for disease.
Which of the following statements best describes a germ cell?
Germ cells are cells that the body uses for reproduction.
Which of the following statements concerning unicellular organisms are true? Check allthat apply.
Most unicellular organisms are prokaryotic. Bacteria are examples of unicellular organisms.
Which of the following statements best describes a stem cell?
Stem cells can develop into other types of cells.
Which of following statements are true? Check all that apply.
The cells of multicellular organisms tend to be larger than those of unicellular organisms. Multicellular organisms consist of many different types of cells.
Which of following statements are true? Check all that apply.
The human body consists of eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells. Many of the prokaryotes that live in the body have no noticeable positive or negative effect.
What do genetic diseases and cell death have in common? Check all that apply.
They are the result of information within the cell's DNA. They are the result of damage to the cell's DNA.
Which of the following statements concerning eukaryotic cells are true? Check all that apply.
They are typically larger than prokaryotic cells. The DNA of a eukaryotic cell is contained in the cell nucleus.
Which of the following statements concerning multicellular organisms are true? Check all that apply.
They are typically made of eukaryotic cells. Plants and animals are multicellular organisms.
Which of the following statements concerning prokaryotic cells are true? Check allthat apply.
They are typically smaller than eukaryotic cells. The DNA of a prokaryotic cell is contained in the nucleoid.
How can prokaryotic cells affect the health of the human body? Check all that apply.
They can sustain good overall health. They can have no noticeable effect. They can be harmful.
Which of the following organelles are typically found in prokaryotic cells? Check all that apply.
cell wall nucleoid
The is an organelle where specific molecules are created. are organelles that carry out reactions that generate energy for the cell to use. The is an organelle that processes molecules before they are sent outside of the cell.
endoplasmic reticulum mitochondria Golgi apparatus
Which of the following structures are found in eukaryotic cells? Check all that apply.
endoplasmic reticulum mitochondria Golgi apparatus
are hairlike appendages found on the outside of some cells that enable them to move around. A is a distinct region in prokaryotic cells that contains the cell's DNA. A is a strong, protective layering that surrounds prokaryotic cells.
flagella nucleoid cell wall
Which of the following structures are found in both eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells? Check all that apply.
flagella ribosomes DNA cell membranes
are used by the body for reproduction. make up many different structures in the human body, such as the heart. can develop into many different cell types.
germ cell somatic cell stem cell
What are cells? Check all that apply.
the building blocks of human life the basic structural and functional unit of all living things
What is an infection?
when harmful foreign microorganisms are present and multiply in the body
