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Lesson 2: Cells
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cell membrane | A cell structure that controls which substances can enter or leave the cell |
| cell wall | A rigid outer layer that surrounds a PLANT CELL |
| chloroplasts | An organelle found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs |
| mitochondria | Powerhouse of the cell, converts energy from food into useable energy for the cell |
| nucleus | Control center of the cell, also contains the DNA (genetic material) |
| organelle | Small membrane-bound structures in the cytoplasm that have specific jobs for the cell's survival |
| cytoplasm | A jellylike fluid inside the cell that holds the organelles |
| ribosomes | Makes proteins for the cell |
| vacuole | Cell organelle that stores materials such as water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates |
| prokaryote | A unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane bound organelles |
| eukaryote | A cell that contains a nucleus and membrane bound organelles |