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Jennascience
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Prokaryote | Organisms whose cells lack a nucleus and membrane bound organelles. |
| Eukaryote | Organisms whose cells have an distinct nucleus and organelles . |
| Unicellular | Having one cell. |
| Multicellular | Having more than one cell. |
| Cell Theory | All living things are made of cells. The cell is the unit of structure and function in living things. All new cells come from previously existing cells. |
| Cell Wall | A protective layer that surrounds the cell membrane of plant cells. |
| Cell Membrane | A thin, flexible outer layer that holds the cell together and controls which materials can enter and leave the cell. |
| Organelle | A structure inside the cell that carries out a certain function. |
| Cytoplasm | The fluid that that fills most space in a cell. |
| Nucleus | Controls the cell. |
| Nucleolus | Contains all the DNA in the cell, makes ribosomes. |
| Mitochondria | The power house of the cell. It takes in fuel and changes it into a substance the cell can use for energy. |
| Vacuole | Stores materials inside the cell. |
| Chloroplast | Are the organelles that make food for the cell. ( only in plant cells) |
| Ribosome | Makes proteins. |
| Smooth ER | A transitional area for vesicles. |
| Rough ER | Manufactures membranes and proteins. |
| Golgi Body | Packages proteins inside the cell. |
| Lysosome | Breaks down materials. |
| Turgor Pressure | The pressure exerted by water inside the cell against the cell wall. |
| Endocrine System | Secretes hormones that regulate body functions. |
| Immune System | Protects against disease. |
| Lymphatic System | A system of vessels assisting the veins in recovering the body's tissue fluids and returning them to the heart. |
| Homozygous | Same allele. |
| Heterozygous | Different allele. |