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Chapter 4 Section 2
Ch 4 Sec 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| plasma membrane | cell membrane, cells outer boundary |
| cytoplasm | the region of the cell within the membrane that includes the fluid, cytoskeleton, and organelles |
| cytosol | soluble solution of the cytoplasm |
| nucleus | at atom's central region |
| prokaryote | single celled organism that has no nucleus and no membrane bound organelles |
| eukaryote | organism made up of cells that have a nucleus enclosed by a membrane |
| organelle | one of the small bodies that are found in the cytoplasm of a cell |
| tissue | a collection of specialized cells and cell products |
| organ | a collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function |
| organ system | a group of organs that accomplish a related task |