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Cells
Term | Definition |
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Prokaryote | A single cell organism that does not have a nucleus to store its DNA |
Eukaryote | An organism that contains DNA in its nucleus |
Unicellular | Single celled organism |
Multicellular | Organism made of more than one cell |
Cell Membrane | Regulates what enters and leaves the cell |
Cytoplasm | Gel-like substance where all the organelles reside |
Mitochondria | Powerhouse of the cell/ Supplies energy for the cell |
Ribosomes | Makes proteins for the cell |
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) | Makes lipids and breaks down toxic materials |
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) | Produces and transports proteins |
Golgi Complex (Golgi Apparatus) | Packages and distributes materials |
Cell Wall | Only in plant cells: Supports and Protects the cell |
Vacuole | Storage area for the cell. Stores food/water/waste |
Large Central Vacuole | Only in plant cell. Only stores water for plant cells. |
Nucleus | Boss of the Cell. Stores DNA |
Lysosomes | Produces enzymes that digests waste, cell parts and foreign invaders. Janitors of the cell |