Term | Definition |
Prokaryotic | A cell without a nucleus |
Eukaryote | A cell with a nucleus |
Unicellular | An organism made of only one cell |
Multicellular | An organism made of more than one cell |
Animal Cell | A cell with small vacuoles and no chloroplasts or cell walls |
Plant Cell | A cell with a large vacuole, chloroplasts, and a cell wall |
Cell Theory | The theory that states that: Cells are the basic unit of life, All cells are made of preexisting cells, and that all living creatures have cells |
Robert Hooke | The scientist who first called the small compartments in cork "cells" |
Anton Van Leeuwenhoek | The scientist who first discovered single celled organisms |
Compound Microscope | A microscope that uses more than one lens to magnify an object |
Cell Membrane | The layer of material that borders the cell and acts as border control |
Cytoplasm | The gel-like fluid that hold the cell organelles in place |
Nucleus | The control center of the cell that holds the chromosomes |
Chromosomes | Parts of the cell within the nucleus that holds the DnA |
Endoplasmic Reticulum | Creates and transports lipids and hormones. |
Mitochondria | THE POWERHOUSE OF THE CELL!!!!!!!!!! |
Ribsome | The protein producing factories within the cell |
Golgi Body | The part of the cell packages smaller molecules into bigger molecules that are more complex |
Lysosomes | Parts of the cell that break down waste and old cell parts |
Cell Wall | The rigid layer of material surrounding a plant cell that adds structure and protection for the plant. |
Chloroplasts | Organelles withing a plant cell the turns sunlight into usable energy. |
Vacuole | Organelles in the cell that stores food, waste, and nutrients. |
Passive Transport | Movement of molecules across the cell membrane without using energy |
Diffusion | A form of passive transport where molecules move from HIGH concentration to LOW concentration |
Osmosis | The diffusion of water into the cell |
Active Transport | Movement of molecules across the cell membrane that requires energy |
Endocytosis | The movement of molecules into the cell |
Exocytosis | The movement of molecules out of the cell |
Photosynthesis | The process by which the chloroplasts within a plant cell produce energy by converting sunlight into glucose |
Cellular Respiration | Process that releases energy by breaking down glucose in the presence of oxygen |
Isotonic Solution | A solution with the same solute concentration as another solution. |
Hypertonic Solution | A solution with a higher solute concentration than another solution. |
Hypotonic Solution | A solution with a lower solute concentration than another solution. |