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biology terms 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cell | the basic units of living organisms. |
| compound light microscope | uses a series of lenses to magnify objects in steps |
| electron microscope | This microscope uses a beam of electrons instead of light to magnify structures |
| cell theory | All organisms are composed of one or more cells The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization of organisms. All cells come from preexisting cells. |
| eukaryote | containing membrane-bound organelles |
| organelle | small, specialized structures all cells have them |
| prokaryote | do not have membrane- bound organelles |
| nucleus | the central membrane- bound organelle that manages or controls cellular functions. |
| cell wall | a fairly rigid structure located outside the plasma membrane that provides additional support and protection. |
| chromatin | The master set of directions for making proteins |
| nucleolus | makes ribosomes. prominent organelles |
| cytoplasm | is the clear, gelatinous fluid inside a cell |
| ribosomes | are the sites where the cell produces proteins according to the directions of DNA. |
| endoplasmic reticulum | the site of cellular chemical reactions |
| Golgi apparatus | modifies the proteins. |
| lysosome | are organelles that contain digestive enzymes. |
| vacuole | for temporary storage of materials. |