Cells Flashcards
Cell
The basic unit of function and structure of an organism.
Robert Hooke
Used a microscope to discover cells.
Microscope
Tools used to enlarge small object
Cell Theory
- All organisms are made up of one or more cells.
- All functions involve cells.
- Cells come from preexisting cells.
Organelle
The organs of an cell that have functions.
Nucleus.
Directs all cell activities. (brain of the cell)
Nucleolus
Produces ribosomes
Chromatin
Contains DNA
Nuclear Membrane
Surrounds the Nucleus
Cell Membrane
Only allows specific materials in
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Move material around in the cell.
Ribosomes
Produces protein and translate messages
Golgi Bodies
Packages nutrients to organelles
Mitochondria
Powerhouse of the cell
Does cellular respiration
Vacuole
Storage area in the cell.
Lysosomes
Digests waste and cleans the cell.
Chloroplasts
Does photosynthesis.
Only in plants
Cell wall
Only in plants and protect the plant cell
Prokaryotic
No nucleus, Mostly unicelluar
Eukaryotic
Cell that contains a nucleus and other organelles