Cell Basics

definition

What is the nucleus?

The part of the cell that stores genetic material.

definition

What is the cell membrane?

A boundary that controls what enters and leaves the cell.

context

A structure that makes ATP for the cell is the...

mitochondrion.

context

The structure that builds proteins from instructions is the...

ribosome.

classification

Is the chloroplast found in plant cells, animal cells, or both?

Plant cells.

classification

Is a ribosome an organelle involved in protein production?

Yes.

cloze

The ___ contains the cell’s DNA.

nucleus

cloze

The cell membrane controls what enters and ___ the cell.

leaves

sequence

In simple terms, what happens after DNA is read for protein production?

Ribosomes help build the protein.

example

Which cell part would matter most in a lesson about photosynthesis?

The chloroplast.