Term | Definition |
All living things are made of ... | cells |
These are the basic units of structure and function | cells |
New cells come from existing cells | cells |
Prokaryotic Cells | Cells WITHOUT a nucleus (before kernal)--BACTERIA |
Eukaryotic Cells | Cells WITH a nucleus (true kernal)--ANIMAL or PLANT |
Electron Microscope | Focus beams of electrons using magnetic fields |
Light Microscope | Light is focused between two lenses |
Cytoplasm | Holds the organelles in place. Liquid/jelly |
Organelles | Little organs--pieces in a cell to make the cell work |
Nucleus | Stores DNA and controls cell's activities |
Vacuole | Stores materials like salt and water |
Vesicle | Store and move material in and out of the cell |
Lysosomes | Break down sugars and proteins |
Cytoskeleton | Give the cell shape and allow movement in the cell |
Ribosomes | Make proteins |
ER | Help make and ship proteins |
Golgi | Packages and sorts proteins |
Chloroplasts | Change sunlight energy into food. Photosynthesis with chlorophyll. |
Mitochondria | Change food into energy the cell can use. |
Cell Wall | Support, shape and protect plant cells |
Cell Membrane | Allows materials in and out of the cell |
Nucleolus | Makes ribosomes |