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Cell
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| membrane | a flexible covering that protects the inside of a cell from the environment outside. |
| A cell membrane is made of | phospholids and proteins |
| cell wall | stiff structure outside the cell membrane but only on a plant cell |
| flagellum | a long tail like structure that can move a cell or move molecules away from cell |
| cytoplasm | Fluid that contains salts and other molecules |
| cytoskeleton | threadlike proteins that are joined to form a framework inside a cell. |
| prokaryote and eukaryote | Two types of cells |
| plant and animals | are made up of one or more eukaryote cell. |
| eukaryote cells | have a membrane surrounded but organelles which have special functions |
| nucleus | is in a eukaryote cell that directs all activity and contains DNA |
| ribosomes | small structures that are made of proteins |
| ribosomes are | in a cells cytoplasm and are attached to the endoplasmic reticulum |
| mitochondria | through this energy is released during a chemical reactions |
| ATP | is fuel for cellular process such growth, cell division and material transport. |
| chloroplasts | are membrane organelles that use light energy glucose to water and carbon dioxide. Which is photosynthesis |
| Golgi apparatus | prepare proteins and package them into........vesicles a ball like structure |
| lysosomes | help recycle cellular components |
| Vacuoles are organelles | that store water food and waste. |