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Cells
Cells Science 7
Term | Definition |
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Cell | the smallest unit that can perform life functions |
Cell Membrane | A protective layer around all cells |
Cytoplasm | -gelatin-like material in the cell -this is the region between the cell membrane and the nucleus where organelles are located |
Prokaryotic Cell | A cell that does not have membrane bound structures inside the cell |
Eukaryotic Cell | A cell with membrane bound structures inside the cell |
Cell Wall | Tough, rigid outer covering that protects the cell and gives it shape |
Vacuole | -stores food, water, waste -larger in plant cells |
Organelles | structures within the cytoplasm of a eukaryotic cells |
Nucleus | Directs all cell activities and contains DNA |
Chloroplasts | Green organelle that contains chlorophyll and is where food is made |
Mitochondria | Where energy is stored until it is released. Mitochondria releases energy by breaking down food, carbon dioxide, and water. |
Ribosomes | Protein structures. They are not membrane bound. |
Nucleolus | Where ribosomes are made |
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) | A series of folded membranes in which materials can be processed and moved around inside the cell. |
Lysosome | Contains digestive chemicals to help break down materials in cell. |
Cell Organization | Cell-> Tissue-> Organs-> Organ System |
chlorophyll | green pigment (inside PLANT cells) that captures light energy to make glucose (during photosynthesis) |