Question | Answer |
cell | smallest unit that can perform all life processes |
cell membrane | phospholipid layer that covers a cell's surface and acts as a barrier |
organelle | structures that perform specific functions within the cell |
nucleus | organelle that contains the cell's DNA and is the control center of the cell |
prokaryote | single-celled organisms that do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles |
eukaroyte | multi-celled organisms that have a nucleus enclosed by a membrane |
cell wall | a rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support to the cell |
ribosome | organelle in which amino acids are hooked together to make proteins |
endoplasmic reticulum | organelle that makes lipids, breaks down drugs and other substances, and packages proteins for the Golgi complex |
mitochondrion | organelle that breaks down food molecules to make ATP |
Golgi Complex | organelle that processes and transports proteins and other materials out of cell |
vesicle | small sac that surrounds material to be moved into or out of a cell |
lysosome | organelle that digests food particles, wastes, cell parts, and foreign invaders |
tissue | group of cells that work together to perform a specific job |
organ | structure made up of two or more tissues working together to perform a specific function |
organ system | group of organs working together to perform a particular function |
organism | a living thing - can perform life processes |
structure | in organisms - arrangement of parts in an organism- includes shape of part and material that part is made of |
function | in organisms - the job the part does |