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chapter sevenn
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cells | basic units of structure and function in living things |
| cell theory | fundamental concept of bio |
| nucleus | a large membrane-enclosed structure that contains the cell's DNA |
| eukaryotes | are cells that contain nuclei |
| prokaryotes | cells that don't contain nuclei |
| organelles | litte organs |
| cytoplasm | the portion of the cell outside of the nucleus |
| nuclear envelope | the surrounding of the nucleus |
| chromatin | the granular material you can see in the nucleus |
| chromosomes | threadlike structures containing genetic info |
| nucleolus | where the assembly of ribosomes begins |
| ribosomes | small particles of RNA and protein found in the cytoplasm |
| endoplasmic reticulum | site where lipid components of the cell membrane are assembled |
| Golgi appartus | the function is to modify, sort, and package proteins |
| Lysosomes | small organelles filled woth enzymes |
| vacuoles | stores materials such as water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates |
| mitochondira | organelles that convert the chemical energy stored in food into compounds that are more convient for the cell to use |
| chlorplasts | organelles that capture energy from sunlight thats converts it into enegy(photosynthesis) |
| cytoskeleton | supporting structure of Eukaryotic cells to make their shape and internal organization |
| Centrioles | located near the nucleus and helps to organize cell division |