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Cells
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Prokaryote | A cell with no nucleus |
| Eukaryote | Cell with a nucleus |
| Unicellular | A single-celled organism |
| Multicellular | A multi-celled organism |
| Animal Cell | A cell surrounded by a cell membrane |
| Plant Cell | A cell surrounded by a cell wall |
| Cell Theory | ALL living organisms are composed of one or more cells. The cell is the basic unit of life ALL cells are produced from other cells |
| Robert Hooke | Discovered Cells |
| Anton Van Leeuwenhoek | Observed single celled organisms |
| Compound Microscope | A microscope used to observe cells |
| Cell Membrane | What lets substances in and out of the cell |
| Cytoplasm | A gel-like substance in the cell |
| Nucleus | The control center of the cell |
| Chromosomes | DNA |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | A passageway that transports proteins and other material |
| Mitochondria | The cells power house |
| Ribosome | A small protein factory |
| Golgi Body | Recieves protein and other material from the ER |
| Lysosomes | Breaks down food, waste, and other body parts |
| Cell Wall | Protects the cell membrane |
| Chloroplast | Collecrts sunlight to make food in the plant cell |
| Vacuole | Stores food, water and waste |
| Passive Transport | Movement across cell membrane without the use of energy |
| Diffusion | Movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to a lower concentration |
| Osmosis | Diffusion of water |
| Active Transport | Movement of molecules across cell membrane using energy |
| Endocytosis | Moving into the cell |
| Exocytosis | Moving out of the cell |
| Photosynthesis | Using chlorophyll from the sun to make food and oxygen |
| Cellular respiration | Takes in food to make ATP |