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Science Cell Vocab 2
Science cell vocab part 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mitochondria | powerhouse of the cell |
| mitosis | cell division/ dividing of the cell |
| nuclear membrane | a double layer around nucleus |
| nucleus | control center of cell |
| osmosis | diffusion of water through cell membrane |
| passive transport | when materials flow from high to low |
| ribosomes | organelle that makes protein |
| vacuoles | stores water, food, or waste in cell |
| nucleolus | small body in nucleus |
| lysosomes | breaks down food and destroys foreign substances |