Biology Exam 2 Review Fill The Blanks

The _______________ membrane serves as the outer layer (or city limits) surrounding of all cells. It is considered a bilayer composed of 2 layers of _____________ with embedded ___________ to allow transport of molecules in and out of the cell.
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The _______________ membrane serves as the outer layer (or city limits) surrounding of all cells. It is considered a bilayer composed of 2 layers of _____________ with embedded ___________ to allow transport of molecules in and out of the cell.
Answer 1: Plasma
Answer 2: Phospholipid
Answer 3: proteins
The cell _______ is the firm, protective covering that provides shape and protection to prokaryotic cells and plant cells.
Wall
The__________ stores genetic material within the cell. It is surrounded by a barrier called the nuclear ____________ that has small holes called nuclear_________ that allow movement in and out of the nucleus. Additionally, the DNA stored there is relaxed and is called ________.
Answer 1:nucleus
Answer 2:envelope
Answer 3:pore
Answer 4:chromatin
The ___________ reticulum can either be smooth where there is synthesis of __________ and storage of___________. But it can also be rough and aid in the production of membrane ______________ and _____________ proteins.
Answer 1:endoplasmic
Answer 2:lipids
Answer 3:calcium
Answer 4:phospholipids
Answer 5:secretory
The ___________ is the site of protein synthesis. They can be bound, attached to the endoplasmic _______________ or unbound, free floating in the _____________
Answer 1:ribosomes
Answer 2:reticulum
Answer 3:cytosol
The ____ apparatus is the location where protein products from the ER are modified, sorted, then sent to other organelles or to the cell surfaces to be exported.
golgi
The ______ is a large storage vesicle that stores water and wastes within the cell.
vacuoles
The _______ is the location where ingested substances and damaged organelles are broken down.
lysosomes
The _______ is the location where fatty acids are broken down and harmful compounds, like alcohol, are detoxified.
peroxisomes
The_____________ is site of ATP production. The enzymes responsible for the energy production are located in the ______________.
Answer 1: Mitochondria
The _____________ is the site of photosynthesis and the enzymes responsible for photosynthesis are location in a ______________Answer 1: Chloroplasts