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(5th) Science-Cells
(5th) Science Chapter 1 / Lesson 1 - Cells to Body Systems
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell | Basic unit of structure & function of living things |
| Microscopic | Too small to be seen without using a microscope |
| Organism | Any living thing that maintains vital life processes |
| Cell Membrane | Thin covering that surrounds every cell |
| Nucleus | Part of a cell that directs all of the cell's activities |
| Cytoplasm | Jellylike material inside a cell between the cell membrane & the nucleus |
| Protist | Simple, single-celled or multi-celled organism with a nucleus & organelles |