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Cells Pratt

Chapter 7-1 & 7-2

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cell the basic units of life
cell theroy a fundamental concept of biology -all living things are composed of cells -cells are the basic unit of structure and function -new cells are produced from existing cells
nucleus a large membrane-enclosed structure that contains the cells genetic material in the form of DNA
Eukaryotes cells that contain nuclei
prokaryotes cells that do not contain nuclei
orgalelles "little organs"
cytoplasm the portion of the cell outside the nucleus
nuclear envalope a nucleus is surrounded by a ______ composed of two membranes
chromatin consists of DNA bounded to protien
chromosomes the distinct thread like structures contain genetic information that is passed from one generation to the next
nucleolus where the assembly of ribosomes begins
ribosomes small particles of RNA and protien found throughout cytoplasm
endoplasmic reticulum the site where lipid components of the cell membrane are assembled, as well protiens and other materials that are exported form the cell
Golgi apparatus its function is to modify, sort, and package proties and other materials from the ER for storage in the cell or secretion outside the cell
lysosomes small organelles filled with enzymes to breakdown lipids, carbs, and protiens, to small enough molecules that can be used by the rest of the cell
vacoles some kinds of cells that contain sac-like structures that store materials such as water, salts, carbs, and potiens
mitochondria organelles that convert chemical energy stored in food into compounds that are easy for the cell to use
chloroplasts organelles thst capture energy from sunlight and convert it into chemical energy called photodynthesis
cytoskeleton Eusryotic cells are given their shape by a supporting structure known as____.
centrioles locates near the nucleus to help organize cell division
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