click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
cells
S7l2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Prokaryote | lacks a nucleus. |
| Eukaryote | has a nucleus. |
| Unicellular | only one cell. |
| Multicellular | more than one cell. |
| Animal cell | the cell of a animal. |
| Plant cell | A cell of a plant. |
| Cell theory | The theory of the cell. |
| Robert Hooke | the one who discovered cells. |
| Anton van Leeuwenhoek | the one who observed cells with a microscope. |
| Compound Microscope | a light microscope with more than one lens. |
| Cell Membrane | a cell structure which controls what goes in and out. |
| Cytoplasm | a jelly like substance inside the cell. |
| Nucleus | the control center of the cell. |
| Chromosomes | DNA inside the nucleus. |
| Endoplasmic Recticulum | A maze the holds proteins and other materials inside the cell. |
| Mitochondria | Powerhouse of the cell. |
| Ribosome | Makes proteins inside the cell. |
| Golgi Body | The Post Office |
| Lysosomes | breaks down old cell parts and food and waste. |
| Cell Wall | The rigid layer around the plant cell . |
| Chloroplast | Captures energy from sunlight to make food. |
| Vacuole | It stores food water and wastes in the cell. |
| Passive Transport | passes through with no energy |
| Diffusion |