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ch. 7 vocab (1)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cells | basic units of life. |
| cell theory | fundemental concept of biology. |
| nucleus | large membrane enclosed structure that contains dna. |
| eukaryotes | cells that contain nuclei. |
| prokaryotes | cells w/out nuclei. |
| organelles | basically specialized "little" organs. |
| cytoplasm | the portion of cell outside the nucleus. |
| nuclear envelope | surrounds the nucleus. |
| chromatin | granular material in nucleus. consists of DNA bonded to protien. |
| chromosomes. | threadlike structures containing genetic info. |
| nucleolus | where assembly of ribosomes begins. |
| ribosomes | where proteins are assembled. |
| endoplasmic reticulum | the site where lipid components of the cell membrane are assembled. |
| golgi apparatus | modifys, sorts, and packages the proteins. |
| lysosomes` | small organelles filled w enzymes. |
| vacuoles | stores materials like water, salt, carbs or protein. |
| mitochondria | porganelles that convert the chem. energy stored in food into compounds that are easier for the cell to use. |
| chloroplasts | organelles that capture enrgy from the sun and convertr it to chem energy. |
| cytoskeleton | supporting structure of a eukaryote. |
| centrioles | located near the nucleus. help organize cell dividing |