Cell

Question 1

Cytoplasm

Answer 1

All parts of a eukaryotic cell within the membrane - except for the nucleus

Question 2

Cytosol

Answer 2

The aqueous solution which contains ions and organic molecules

Question 3

Cytoskeleton

Answer 3

Connected fibres and tubes which gives structure and support to the cell

Question 4

Nucleoid

Answer 4

The middle area of a prokaryotic cell where the DNA is replicated and RNA is transcribed

Question 5

Nucleus

Answer 5

The middle region of a eukaryotic cell separated by membrane from the rest of the cytoplasm and where DNA is replicated and RNA is transcribed

Question 6

What is the Cell Theory?

Answer 6

1. All organisms are made up of one or more cell
2. The cell is the smallest structural and functional unit of life
3. Cells can only come to be by growth and division from pre-existing cells

Question 7

What invention was instrumental in the development of the Cell Theory?

Answer 7

Microscope