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Term | Definition |
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Lysosome | Enzyme-filled structure that breaks down complex molecules or worn-out organelles. |
Organelle | Structure within a cell that acts like a specialized organ. |
Mitochondrion | Organelle that changes the chemical energy in food into a form that is easier for the cell to use. |
Golgi Apparatus | Series of flattened sacs that prepares proteins and other materials for export from the cell. |
Endoplasmic recticulum | Internal membrane system of a cell where proteins are assembled. |
Cytoskeleton | Network of protein filaments that gives a cell its shape and organizes its organelles. |
Cytoplasm | In eurkaryotic cells, all cellular contents outside of the nucleus. |
Cholorplast | organelle found in cells of plants and some other organisms that captures the energy from the sunlight and converts to chemical energy. |
Centriole | Structure in animal cells that helps organize cell division. |
Cell Wall | Strong, supporting layer around cell membrane in some cells. |
Prokaryote | cell with DNA not enclosed in the nucleus. |
Nucleus | cell structure that contains genetic material. |
Eurkaryote | Cell Cell with DNA that is enclosed in a nucleus. |
Cell theory | All living things are made of one or more cells. Cells are basic units of structure and function. New cells come from previously exsisting cells. |
Cell Membrane | thin flexible barrier that separates the cells from its environment |
Cell | basic unit of life. |
Vacuole | sac-like structure that stores materials like water and nutrients. |
Ribosome | structure that assembles proteins. |