1.1-1.3 second book Flashcards
cell
the smallest unit that can perform all the processes necessary for life.
cell membrane
the protective layer of the cell.
organelle
structures that perform specific functions in the cell
nucleus
an organelle where DNA is enclosed.
prokaryote
single-celled organisms that don’t have nucleuses
eukaryotes
multicellular organisms made of eukaryotic cells.
cell wall
a rigid structure that protects the cell.
ribosomes
organelles that made protien
endoplasmic reticulum
system of folded membranes in which proteins lipids and other materials are made.
mitochondrion
an organelle that brakes down sugar for energy.
golgi complex
organelle that packages and distributes protein.
vesicle
a small sac that surrounds material to be moved into or out of a cell.
lysosomes
organelles that contain digestive enzymes.
tissue
group of cells that work together to perform a specific job.
organ
a collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body