Cells Flashcards
Multicellular
organisms made multiple cells
Microscope
an instrument which makes an object seem bigger than it is
Bacteria
tiny-celled organism
Cell membrane
a protective covering that encloses the entire cell
Cytoplasm
gelatin-like material
Nucleus
a structure enclosed by its own membrane
Eukaryotic Cell
a cell in which the genetic material is I closed within a nucleus
Prokaryotic Cell
a cell that lacks a nucleus and other cells
Organelle
any part of a cell that is enclosed by membrane
Cell Wall
a tough outer covering that lies just outside the cell membrane
Chloroplast
organelles in which the energy from sunlight is used to make sugar
Mitochondria
the organelles that use oxygen to get energy from processing food
Specialization
specific cells preform specific functions
Tissue
a group of similar cells that are organized to do a specific job
Organ
a structure in a plant or an animal that is made up of different tissues working together to do a particular function