Chapter 1 Vocabulary (1.2 Cells) Flashcards
Definition of cell membrane
Separates cell from surroundings and allows stuff in and out
Definition of Bacteria
Single celled micro organisms that can sometimes cause diseases.
What is the cell theory
- The cell is the basic unit of life
- All organisms are composed to one or more cells
- All cells come from other living things
Definition of cytoplasm
The fluid in the cell
Definition of mitochondria?
Makes energy in the cell by cellular respiration
Definition of nucleus
Contains DNA which controls all the activity in the cell
Definition of organelles
A cell structure where functions are carried out to ensure the cells survival.
Definition of Vacuole
Temporary storage compartments that sometimes store waste.
Definition of viruses
Tiny, non-living particles that reproduce only when they are inside a host cell.
Definition of lysosomes?
Chemicals that break old organelles
Definition of ribosomes?
Manufactures protein
Definition of Golgi Body?
Sorts protein and packs them into vesicles
Definition of Vesicles
Membrane wrapped structures that carries,water, proteins, nutrients into and out of the cell
Definition of endoplasmic reticulum?
A network of membrane-covered channels that transport materials.
Definition of Cell wall
Tough rigid structure that protects the plant cell.
What is chloroplast?
Part of the plant cells that traps energy from the sun and change it into chemical energy that plants can use.
What is photosynthesis?
Chemical reaction for plant cells that produce glucose and oxygen
Definition of Prokaryotic cells
No internal membranes as well as it’s a bacterial cell
Definition of eukaryotic cells
Organelles with membranes as well as it’s a animal cell
What is Metabolism
All chemical reactions that take place in our cells
