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Cells&Living Things
Essential Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| A cell | Is the smallest working unit of a living organism |
| 7 Characteristics of Life | Movement, Sensitive, Reproduce, Growth, Nutrition, Excretion & Respiration |
| Ribosomes | Make protein |
| Nucleus | Controls the workings of the cell |
| Mitochondria | Powerhouse of the cell (gives us energy) |
| Cytoplasm | Watery fluid that holds the cell organelles |
| Cell membrane | Semi-permeable membrane that allows some substances in but not others |
| Vacuole | Stores food and water |
| Chloroplasts | Place where photosynthesis occurs |
| Cell Wall | Strength supports cell |
| Stage | Holds the cell |
| Objective lenses | Magnifies image |
| Diaphragm | Controls amount of light |
| Coarse focus knob | Brings image roughly into focus |
| Fine focus knob | Bring image finely into focus |