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Hoffman Biology #3
Term | Definition |
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Organelle | Structures inside a cell which carry out specialized functions. |
Cytoplasm | Jelly-like substance that fills a cell and provides support for organelles. |
Prokaryote | Simple cell which does not have a nucleus. |
Eukaryote | Complex cell with organelles and a nucleus. |
Nucleus | Organelle responsible for controlling cell activities and houses a cell's DNA. |
Mitochondria | "Powerhouse of the Cell". Organelle responsible for producing energy for the cell in the form of ATP. |
Chloroplast | Organelle responsible for converting light into energy for a cell. Only found in plant cells. |
Centrioles | Organelle responsible for creating the spindle fiber in cell division. |
Cell Membrane | Boundary between a cell and the outside environment. Controls what can pass into or out of a cell. |
Cell Wall | Rigid layer that provides shape and support to a cell. Only found in plant cells. |
Ribosome | Organelle responsible for the production of proteins |
Cell | Basic Unit of Life |