Cells Flashcards
cell
The smallest unit that can proform all life processes.
nucleus
A membrane-bound organelle that contains the cells of DNA
cell membrane
A photospholipid layer that covers a cells surface.
organelle
one of the small bodies in a cellis cyptoplasm that are specializedto preforma speific function
prokaryote
an organism that consists of a sigle call that does not havea nucleus.
eukaryote
an organism made up of cells that have a nucleus enclosedby a membrane
cell wall
A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support to the cell.
ribosome
cell organalle composed of RNA and protein.
endoplasmic reticulum
a system of membranes that is found in a cells cytoplasmand that assists in the production, processing, and transport of proteins and in the production of lipids.
mitochondrion
the cell organelle that is surrounded by two membanes and that is the site of cellular respiraion
golgi complex
cell ornanelle that helps make and package mateerials to be transported out of the cell
vesicle
a small cavity or sac that contains material in a eukaryotic cell
iysosome
a cell organelle that contans digestive enzymes
tssue
a group of similar cells that perform a common function
organ
a collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body
