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Cell S&F Vocab

Cell Structure and Function Vocabulary

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What is a eukaryote? A eukaryote is a complex cell that contains a nucleus. A eukaryote also contains several other organelles with different functions. A eukaryote is the basis of plants, animals, fungi, and protists.
What is a prokaryote? A prokaryote is a very basic cell with no nucleaus. The DNA is floating in the cytoplasm where it is made into protein. A prokaryote is the basis of bacteria and archae.
What is the nucleus? The nucleas is the headquarters of the cell and control the function of the cell. The nucleus houses the DNA.
What is the nuclear envolope? The nuclear envelope is the double-layered membrane which keeps the DNA inside the nucleus and allows the mRNA out.
What is an organelle? An organelle is one of the many additional components of a cell.
What is the Endoplasmic Reticulum? In the endoplasmic reticulum ribosomes convert mRNA into protein and proteins fold and become fully functional. Part of the ER also synthesizes lipids.
What is the Golgi Apparatus? The golgi apparatus is the packaging center of the cell. As proteins leave they are packaged in vesicles.
What is a Lysosome? With their acidic environment, lysosomes digest the food of the cell. The lysosome has a membrane to protect from self-digestion.
What is the Mitochondria? The mitchondria is the power-house of the cell and supplies energy to the rest of the cell.
What is cellular respiration? Cellular respiration is the process in which the mitochondria provides energy.
List all 4 structures that are common to all cells. 1. Cell membrane 2. Ribosomes 3. Cytoplasm 4. DNA
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