Cells Test Flashcards
Define Single-Celled Organisms
Organisms that are made of only one cell.
Define Protists
A Type of cells
Define Cells
The Basic Unit of Life
Define Organelles
Performs special functions in the cell
Define Vacuoles
fluid-filled organelles that store materials such as food, water, sugar, minerals, and waste products; MUCH larger in plant cells
Define Organs
A unit made of tissue that serves a function.
Define The Cillia
hairs on a paramecium that help them swim
Define Cell Membrane
separates the cell from the surrounding environment and functions as a selective barrier for the import and export of materials.
Define Digestive Enzymes
Helps digest things in the cell. Stored in the lysosome
Define Ribosome
Makes Protines
Define Endoplasmic Reticulum
a membraneous structure that assembles proteins and other parts of the cell membrane
Define Multi Cellular Organisms
Organisms that are made of more than 1 cells.
Define Asexual Reproduction
Offspring from a single parent
Define Sexual Reproduction
2 parents creating a child.
Define Cytoplasim
Fluid-like gel substance that holds everything in place