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Key Terms
vocab for 7.1 and 7.2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Centriole | Structure in animal cells that helps organize cell division |
| Chloroplast | Structure in plant cells that captures the sun's energy and changes it into chemical energy |
| Cytoplasm | Fluid portion of the cell outside the nucleus |
| Cytoskeleton | Network of protein filament that gives a cell its shape and organizes its organelles |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | Internal membrane system of a cell where proteins are assembled |
| Gologi Apparatus | Series of flattered that prepares proteins and other materials for export from the cell |
| Lysosome | Enzyme-filled structure that breaks down complex molecules or worn-out organelles |
| Mitochondrion | organelle that changes the chemical energy in food into a form that is easier for the cell for uses |
| Organelle | Structure within a cell that acts like a specialized organ |
| Ribosome | Structure that assembles proteins |
| Vacuole | Saclike structure that stores materials like water and nutrients |
| Cell Wall | Structure around plant cells fungus cells and some bacterial cells that supports and protects |
| Cell | Basic unit of life |
| Cell Membrane | Thin flexible barrier tat separates the cell from it environment |
| Cell Theory | All living things are made up of one or more cells, cell are the basic units of structure and function and mew cells come from previously existing cells. |
| Eukaryote Cell | Cell with DNA that is enclosed in a nucleus |
| Nucleus | Cell Structure that contains genetic materials |
| Prokaryote | Cell with DNA that not enclosed in a nucleus |