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Cells
Cell Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cell theory | the theory that cells form the fundamental structural and functional units of all living organisms. |
| Cell wall | a rigid layer of polysaccharides lying outside the plasma membrane of the cells of plants, fungi, and bacteria. |
| cell membrane | the semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell. |
| cytoplasm | the material or protoplasm within a living cell, excluding the nucleus. |
| ribosomes | a minute particle consisting of RNA and associated proteins, found in large numbers in the cytoplasm of living cells. |
| organelle | any of a number of organized or specialized structures within a living cell. |
| nucleus | he central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth. |
| chloroplast | a plasmid that contains chlorophyll and in which photosynthesis takes place. |
| mitochondria | an organelle found in large numbers in most cells, in which the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur. |
| endoplasmic reticulum | a network of membranous tubules within the cytoplasm of a eukaryote cell, continuous with the nuclear membrane. |
| Golgi body | a complex of vesicles and folded membranes within the cytoplasm of most eukaryote cells, involved in secretion and intracellular transport. |
| tissue | any of the distinct types of material of which animals or plants are made, consisting of specialized cells and their products. |
| organ | a part of an organism that is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function, such as the heart or liver in humans. |
| organ system | In biology, a biological system is a group of organs that work together to perform a certain task. |
| Vacuole |