| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ribosomes | Building site for the proteins of the cell |
| Cell Membrane | Thin membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell; regulates the passage of materials in and out of the cell. |
| Rough ER | Clear tubular passageways studded with ribsomes; for transportation of materials through the cell |
| Vacuole | Stores water and food in both plant and animal cells (larger in plants) |
| Structures | How the parts are put together |
| Centrioles | Tube-like structures that exists in pairs in animal cells; guides the chromosomes during cell division |
| Nucleus | Found in eukaryotic cells; contains genetic material (DNA) responsible for controlling the activities of the cell |
| Mitochondria | Functions in energy production; the powerhouse of the cell |
| Lysosomes | Holds waste materials from the cell; breaks down food, worn out pieces of cells and other waste. Generally found in animal cells |
| Flagellum | Long whip-like structure that allows a cell to move |
| Smooth ER | Clear tubular passageways (free of ribosomes); for transportation of materials throughout the cell |
| Golgi Body | Stores, packages, and ships cellular materials |
| Cell Wall | Surrounds the cell membrane of a plant cell to give structure and protection to the cell |
| Cell Theory | Cells are the basic unit of all living things, all living things are composed of one or more cells, all cells come from pre-exisiting cells |
| Chloroplast | Green organelle in plant cells that converts light energy into chemical energy |
| Chromosomes | Found in the nucleus and made of DNA, these contain genetic information of the cell |
| Cilia | Hair-like structures that extend from the surface of the cell to help with movement |
| Cytoplasm | Jelly-like material that fills the cell; and in eukaryotic cells, surrounds the nucleus |
