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Cells
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mitochondria | Powerhouse of the cell. |
| Nucleus | Usually the largest organelle. |
| Ribosomes | Protein making organelles |
| Vacuoles | Storage organelles |
| Cell Membrane | Allows materials to enter and leave the cell |
| Cell Wall | Strong and Stiff |
| Nucleolus | Tiny brain |
| Technology | Allowed for us to be able to see cells. |
| Cells | Building blocks of life |
| DNA | Carries genetic information of a cell |
| Chromosomes | Carry the information that determines what traits a living thing will have |
| Lysosome | Digestive organelle |
| Cytoplasm | Everything inside the cell membrane & outside of the nucleus except the cell’s nucleus |
| Protoplasm | Everything inside the cell membrane |
| Diffusion | The movement of molecules from a high concentration to a low concentration. |
| Osmosis | The movement of water across the cell membrane |