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The Cell

Words that have to do with the cell and study of the cell

TermDefinition
Eukaryotic Cell A cell that has most of its DNA enclosed in a nucleus, and also has other membrane-bound organelles.
Prokaryotic Cell A smaller cell that lacks a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
Cell Membrane Phospholipid bi-layer that surrounds the contents of a cell
Nucleus Membrane-bound organelle that contains the genetic information (DNA) for that organism.
Cell Theory 1)All organisms are made of cells. 2)All existing cells are produced by other living cells. 3)The cell is the most basic unit of life.
Organelle Small machine-like parts of the cell. Most have their own membrane, and their own function.
Diffusion Movement from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
Concentration Gradient A difference in concentration from one area to another.
Osmosis The diffusion of water across a membrane.
Ribosome A small organelle that takes information (Nucleic Acid) and turns it into protein.
Mitochondria The powerhouse of the cell that creates the energy in the form of ATP.
ATP (Adenosine Tri-Phosphate) What organisms use as energy at the cellular level.
DNA (Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid) The information inside a nucleus that is instructions for how to build an organism.
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