Cells Flashcards
Organisms made up of many cells
Multicellular
Tiny single cell organisms
Bacteria
An instrument which makes an object appear bigger than it is
Microscope
The outer boundary of the cytoplasm, a layer that controls what enters or leaves the cell
Cell membrane
A thick gelatin like material contained within the cell membrane.
Cytoplasm
The structure in a eukaryotic cell that contains genetic material
Nucleus
A cell witch the genetic material enclosed within a nucleus
Eukaryotic cell
A cell that lacks a nucleus and other organelles
Prokaryotic cell
A structure In a cell that is in closed by a membrane and that performs Ina particular function
Organelle
A protective outer covering that lies just outside of the cell
Cell wall
An organelle in a plant cell that contains a chlorophyll
Chloroplast
Organelles that release energy by using oxygen to break down sugars.
Mitochondria
The specific organization and of a cell and its structure that allows it to perform a special function
Specialization
A group of similar cells that are organized to do a specific job
Tissue
A structure in a plant or an animal that is made up of different tissues working together to perform a particular function.
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