Term | Definition |
Nucleus | Contains Genetic Material |
Endoplasmic Reticulum | Processes and transports proteins and makes lipis |
Golgi Complex | Packages and distributes materials within or out of the cell |
Ribosomes | Makes proteins |
Chloroplast | Uses sunlight, carbon dioxide and water to make food by photosynthesis (Plant Cells) |
Mitochondrion | Breaks down food molecules to release energy by cellular respiration |
Large central vauole | Stores water and helps give shape to the cell |
Prokaryotic | Unicellular, Ex. Bacteria |
Cell membrane | Surrounds and protects the cell, Controls the movement of substances (i.e. water) in and out of the cell |
Cytoplasm | Jelly-like material that contains the organelles, Distributes materials such as oxygen and food to different parts of the cell. |
Mitochondria | Organelles that release energy from food |
Vacuoles and Vesicles | Store food, water, waste |
Lysosomes | Produces enzymes that digest wastes, cell parts, and foreign invaders |
Chlrorophyll | Makes plants green |
Cell Wall | Protects cell’s contents and support the cell. (Plant Cells) |
Chorosomes | With part or all of the genetic material of an organism |
Nucleolos | Basically makes Ribosomes |
Cellulose | Component of Cell Walls |
DNA | Carries genetic information |
Centrosomes | Organization centre for centrioles |
Cilia | Beats to create currents |
Flagella | Projection for movement |
Diffusion | Movement of particles, which move form an area of high concentration to low concentration |
Osmosis | Diffusion of water through a partially permeable membrane. |