Cells 4 Dayz Flashcards
Multicellular
A term used to describe an organism with many cells
Microscope
An instrument that uses glass lenses to magnify an object
Bacteria
A large group of one-celled organisms that can cause disease
Cell membrane
The outer boundary of the cytoplasm, a layer that controls what leaves and enters
Nucleus
The structure in a eukaryotic cell that contains genetic material a cell needs.
Eukaryotic cell
A cell in which the genetic material is enclosed within a nucleus.
Prokaryotic cell
A cell that lacks a nucleus and other organelles with DNA that is not organized
Cell wall
A protective covering outside the nucleus in plant cells
Chloroplast
An organelle in a plant cell that contains chlorophyll, a chemical that uses the energy in the sun to make sugar
Mitochondria
Organelles that release energy by using oxygen to break down sugars
Specialization
The specific organization of a cell and its structure that allows it to perform a specific function
Tissue
A group of similar cells that are organized to do a specific job
Organ
A structure in a plant or animal that is made of different tissues working together to perform a particular function
Unicellular
A term used to describe an organism that has one cell
