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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mitochondrion | produces ATP |
| cytoplasm | the fluid |
| cytosol | molecules and particles |
| nucleus | DNA processes growth |
| prokaryote | doesn't have a nucleus |
| eukaryote | has a nucleus and more complex organelles |
| phospholipid bilayer | double layer of phospholipids |
| nuclear envelope | surrounds the nucleus |
| plasma membrane | covers cell's surface; barrier |
| flagellum | hair like structure enables the cell to move |
| centriole | active during mitosis |
| microfilament | role in cell structure and movement |
| cilium | hair like structure that protects surface of cells |
| cell theory | all living things are made of cells |
| cell | smallest unit that performs all life processes |
| microtubule | compose cytoskeleton; structure and movement |
| cytoskeleton | cytoplasmic network cell movement, shape, and division |
| endoplasmic reticulum | production. processing, transport and production of lipids |
| plastid | plant cell specific substance to perform specific functions |
| central vacuole | sac containing air and helps digest food |
| thylakoid | system in chloroplast that has components for photosynthesis |
| chloroplast | where photosynthesis occurs |
| chlorophyll | green pigment |
| cell wall | ridged structure provides support |
| lysosome | contains digestive enzymes |
| golgi apparatus | packages materials |
| ribsome | made of RNA and protein |
| nucleolus | where ribosomal RNA is synthesized |
| chromosome | made of DNA; in prokaryotic the main ring of DNA |
| organ system | group of organs |
| organ | tissues that carry out a specialized function |
| tissue | group of similar cells that carry out a function |
| organelle | small body in cytoplasm that perform a specialized function |