Cells Flashcards
Cells
In biology the smallest unit that can perform all life processes;cells are covered by a membrane and have DNA and cytoplase
Nucleus
In a eukaryotic cell, a membrane-bound or organelle that contains the cells DNA and that has a role in processes such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
Cell membrane
Is a protective layer that covers the cells surface as a barrier.
Cell wall
Is a rigid structure that gives support to a cell.
Mitochondrion
Is the organelle in which sugar is broken down to produce energy.
Chloroplasts
Oraganelles in plant and algae cells in which photosyntheis takes places.
Golgi complex
Organelle that packages an distributes protein.
Cytoplasm
The make up of green alga and fluid surrounding ???
Endoplasmic reticulum
A system of folded membranes in which proteins , lipids, and other material are made.
Ribosome
Cell organelle composed to RNA and protein: the site of protein synthesis.
Lysosome
A cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes
Vacuole
The organelle that stores water and other materials.
Organelle
Structures that perform specific functions within the cell.
Prokaryote
Prokaryote are single-celled organisms that do not
have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.
Eukaryote
an organism made up of cells that have a nucleus enclosed by a membrane, eukaryotes include animals plants and fungi but not archaebacteria or eubacteria.
