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Cell Structure

TermDefinition
Cell The basic unit of life in living organisms.
Cell Theory: A fundamental concept that states all living things are composed of cells, cells are the basic units of life, and all cells come from pre-existing cells.
Cell Membrane The protective outer layer of a cell that regulates what enters and exits the cell.
Nucleus The control center of the cell that contains DNA and regulates cell activities.
Eukaryote A type of cell that has a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles
Prokaryote A type of cell that does not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.
Cytoplasm The jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are found.
Organelle Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.
Ribosome A small organelle that makes proteins for the cell.
Endoplasmic Reticulum: A network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis.
Golgi Apparatus An organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for storage or transport out of the cell.
Vacuole A storage organelle that holds materials like water, nutrients, and waste products.
Lysosome An organelle that breaks down waste materials and
Cell Wall A rigid outer layer found in plant cells that provides support and protection.
Cytoskeleton A network of fibers that provides structure and shape to the cell.
Chloroplast An organelle found in plant cells that captures sunlight to help make food (photosynthesis).
Mitochondrion An organelle known as the powerhouse of the cell because it produces energy.
Lipid Bilayer A double layer of lipids that makes up the cell membrane and controls what enters and exits the cell.
Selective Permeability: The ability of the cell membrane to allow some substances to pass through while keeping others out.
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