click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
CH 4 L2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell wall | A cell wall is a rigid wall around the cell membrane. |
| Cell membrane | The cell membrane is a wall on the inside if the cell wall and acts as a strainer letting things in and out. |
| Nucleus | The nucleus is something that contains the genetic material. |
| Organelle | Specialized structures in a living cell. |
| Ribosomes | Ribosomes make protein for the cell. |
| Cytoplasm | Cytoplasm is a jellylike substance in a cell that surround the organelles and nucleus. |
| Mitochondria | The mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cells. |
| ER | The ER are the roads of the cell that move materials around the cell. |
| Golgi apparatus | Folded membrane within the cytoplasm. |
| Vacuole | Organelle that stores substances. |
| Lysomes | Break down molecules/cleanup crew. |
| Multicellular | Many cells. |
| Unicellular | One celled organism. |
| Tissue | Group of similar cells. |
| Organ | Part of an organism that is self-contained. |
| Organ system | A group of organisms that work together. |
| specialized cells | Cells that have a unique structure. |
| What is inside of a nucleus | Genetic material/ DNA. |
| What's the difference between plant and animal cells. | Plant cells have a cell wall, animal cells have a bigger vacuole. |
| Why does the ER make ribosomes important | The ER make ribosomes which make protein for the cell. |