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Stack #162662-Cell
Stack #162662-The Cell
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cell | Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things |
| Microscope | An instrument that makes small objects look larger |
| Cell Theory | A widely accepted explanation of the relationship between cells and living things. This includes: All living things are made of cells-Cells are the basic units of structue and function in living things-All cell are produced from other cells |
| Organelle | A tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell |
| Cell Wall | A rigid layer of nonliving material that surrounds the cells of plants and some other organisms |
| Cell Membrane | The outside cell boundary that controls which substances can enter or leave the cell |
| Cytoplasm | The material within a cell apart from the nucleus |
| Mitochondria | Rod-shaped cell structures that convert energy in food molecules to energy the cell can use to carry out its functions |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | A cell structure that forms passageways in which proteins and other materials are carried through the cell |
| Ribosomes | A small grain-like structure in the cytoplasm of a cell where proteins are made |
| Golgi Body | A structure in a cell that receives proteins and other newly formed materials from the endoplasmic reticulum, packages them, and distributes them to other parts of the cell |
| Chloroplast | A structure in the cells of plants and some other organisms that capture energy from sunlight and uses it to produce food |
| Vacuole | A sac inside a cell that acts as a storage area |
| Lysosome | A small, round cell structure containing chemicals that break down large food particles into smaller ones |