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Vocabulary Presentat
Module Thirteen Lesson One Pathway Three Activity
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nucleus | Control Center of cell. The DNA of eukaryotes are located in the nucleus. |
| Plasma Membrane | Controls what enters or exists the cell. The plasma membrane of cells are selectively permeable. |
| Cell Wall | Protects and supports plant, bacteria, and fungi cells. The plant cell has both a cell wall and plasma membrane. |
| Mitchondria | Provides energy for the cell. This is where cellular respiration takes place. |
| Chloroplasts | Where photosynthesis takes place. You can find chloroplasts in plant cells. |
| Ribosomes | Where proteins are made. Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have ribosomes. |
| Vacuole | Stores water and food inside the cell. Inside the plant cell, the vacuole is called the Large Central Vacuole. |
| Prokaryote | Simple cells with no membrane-bound organelle. An example of this is bacteria. |
| Eukaryote | Complex cells with a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. An example of this is a plant cell. |
| Passive Transport | Movement of molecules with the concentration gradient and requires no energy. An example of this is osmosis. |