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7.1 & 7.2 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Eukaryote | DNA enclosed in a nucleus |
| Cell Membrane | Thin flexible barrier that separates the cell from its environment |
| Cell Theory | All living things are made of one or more cells |
| Nucleus | Cell structure that contains genetic material |
| Cell | Basic unit of life |
| Cytoplasm | Fluid portion of the cell outside the nucleus |
| Prokaryote | DNA not enclosed in a nucleus |
| Organelle | Structure within a cell that acts like a specialized organ |
| Vacoule | Saclike structure that stores materials like water and nutrients |
| Lysosome | Enzyme-filled structure that breaks down complex molecules or worn-out organelles |
| Cytoskeleton | Network of protein filaments that gives a cell its shape and organizes its organelle |
| Centriole | Structure in animal cells that helps organize cell division |
| Ribosome | Structure that assembles proteins |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | Internal membrane system of a cell where proteins are assembled |
| Golgi Apparatus | Series of flattened sacs that prepares proteins and other materials for export from the cell |
| Chroloplast | Structures in plant cells that captures the sun's energy and changes it into chemical energy |
| Mitochondrion | Organelle that changes the chemical energy in food into a form that is easier for the cell to use |
| Cell Wall | Structure around plant cells, fungus cells, and come bacterial cells that supports and protects |
| Lipid Bilayer | Maintaining the shape of the cell |
| Selectively Permeable | Allows certain molecules or ions to pass through it by means of active or passive transport. |