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Cell Info
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell Theory | States that all organisms are made up of one or more cells, the cell is the basic unit of life, and all cells come from other cells. |
| Cell Walls | These are tough, rigid outer coverings that protect cells and give them shape. |
| Cell Membrane | The protective layer surrounding the cell. |
| Cytoplasm | The filling in the cells that are a gelatin-like substance. |
| Ribosome | The proteins on small structures that cells make. |
| Organelle | The structures within the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells. |
| Nucleus | Directs the cellular activities. |
| Chloroplast | The stuff in the plant cells, food is made in green oorganelles in the cytoplasm. |
| Mitochondrion | Organelles are whereenrgy is released when food is broken down into carbon dioxide and water. |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | A series of folded membranes in which materials can be processed and moved inside a cell. |
| Gologi Body | Stacked, flattened membranes. |
| Tissue | A group of similar cells that work together to do one job. |
| Organ | A structure made up of two or more different types of tissues that work together. |
| Organ System | A group of organs working together to perform a certain function. |