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Ch7Vocab1
vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cell | basic unit of life |
| cell theory | fundamental concept of cells and biology |
| nucleus | large membrane-enclosed structure that contains DNA |
| eukaryotes | cells that contain nuclei |
| prokaryotes | cells that do not conatin nuclei |
| organelles | structures inside eukaryotes that perform specific jobs |
| cytoplasm | portion of the cell outside the nucleus |
| nuclear envelope | surrounds nucleus, and is two membranes |
| chromatin | DNA bound to protein in the nucleus |
| chromosomes | when a cell divides chromatin condenses to form this |
| nucleolus | a small dense region in the nucleus, assembly of ribosomes starts here |
| ribosomes | proteins are assembled on them, small particles os RNA and protein found throughout the cytoplasm |
| endoplasmic reticulum | internal memvrane system of eukaryote cells (ER) |
| golgi apparatus | mosify sort and package proti=eins used for storage or seretion |
| lysosomes | small organelles filled with enzymes |
| vacuoles | organelles that are saclike storage structures |
| mitochondria | organeels that convert chemical energy in food into compounds that are easier for the cell to use |
| chloroplasts | perform photosynthesis and create energy for the ccell |
| cytoskeleton | shape and internal structure of eukaryote cells given by this membrane |
| centrioles | organize cell division |