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cell structures
vocaulary
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cells | the basic unit of function and structure of all living things |
| organelles (parts) | are little organs of the cell |
| Unicellular | organism consisting of one cell |
| Multicellular | organisms consisting of many cells (more than one) |
| Prokaryotic Cells | are very simple cells |
| Eukaryotic Cells | more advance cells |
| cell membrane | Regulates what enters and leaves the cell |
| Nucleus | Controls center of the cell |
| Cytoplasm | Jelly-like fluid. Composed of water |
| Mitochondria | Power house of the cell site of cellular respiration(energy release) |
| Ribosomes | site of protein synthesis |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | Transport materials through the inside of the cell Intracellular highway |
| Golgi Apparatus (bodies) | Packaging center Process, packages, and secrets proteins |
| Vacuoles | storage- water, salts, protein, carbs. |
| Centriole (In animals cells only) | Involve in cell division (DNA) |
| Lysosomes | the clean up crews. Contains chemicals and enzymes necessary for digesting materials |
| Cell wall (In plants cells only) | Provides protection and supports |
| Chloroplasts | contain green pigment chlorophyll use sunlight to make food (Photosynthesis) |