Cells And Heredity Flashcards
Microscope
An instrument which makes an object bigger than it is.
Cytoplasm
Gelatin-like material contained inside the cell membrane.
Prokaryotic cell
In this type of cell there is no separate compartment for the genetic material.
Chloroplast
Organelles in which the energy from sunlight is used to make sugar.
Tissue
A group of similar cells that are organized to do a specific job.
Unicellular
Organisms that are to small for you to see directly.
Bacteria
Tiny cell organisms.
Nucleus
A structure inclosed by its own membrane.
Organelle
Word used to describe any part of a cell that is enclosed by membrane.
Mitochondria
The organelles that use oxygen to get energy from processing food.
Organ
Different tissues working together to preform a particular function represent another level of organization.
Multicellular
Organisms made up of many cells.
Cell membrane
A protective covering that encloses the entire cell.
Eukaryotic cell
In the cell there is no separate compartment for the genetic material.
Cell wall
A tough outer covering that lies just outside.
