Cells Flashcards
Cell theory
Living things are composed of them
Basic units
New cells come from old ones
Cytoplasm
Portion of cell outside nucleus
Chromatin
Granular material in nucleus
Chromosomes
Distinct threadlike structures that contain genetic info that’s passed in generations
Nucleolus
Inside nuclei
Where ribosomes form
Ribosomes
Small particles of RNA and protein found in cytoplasm
Endoplasmic reticulum
ER
Lipids are assembled, proteins and other material are exported from cell
Golgi apparatus
Modifies, sorts, packages proteins for storage or secretion
Lysosomes
Filled with enzymes
Cytoskeleton
Network of protein filaments that help the cell maintain its shape.
Centrioles
Help organize cell division
Lipid bilayer
Double- layered sheet cell membrane
Isotonic
Same strength
Hypertonic
Above strength
Hypotonic
Below strength