Biology Unit 4

Identify the type of cell shown in Figure 3.1.

Eukaryotic

Proteins made on ribosomes may be further modified within which organelle?

Golgi complex

Bacteria are best classified as which type of cell?

Prokaryotic

What does the nucleolus, within the nucleus, synthesize?

Ribosomal RNA

Upon observing a cell of a grass blade, you notice a prominent sac that occupies a large portion of the cell. Which organelle is this?

Vacuole

Which organelles are unique to plant cells?

chloroplasts

Which organelles supply energy to the cell?

mitochondria

Which process occurs inside the chloroplasts?

photosynthesis

What is one cellular characteristic found in all cells both prokaryotic and eukaryotic?

plasma (cell) membrane

The accompanying image is the product which type of microscope?

scanning electron microscope

Which phrase best describes rough ER?

studded with ribosomes

The smooth ER is the primary site for the synthesis of phospholipids and cholesterol needed to make ____.

Cell Membranes

Which organelles contain enzymes that break down old cell parts?

Lysosomes