| Term | Definition |
|---|
| cell theory | a generalization that all living things have cells |
| prokaryotic | no membrane bound nucleus |
| eukaryotic | has a nucleus |
| organelle | structure within each cell, having its own function |
| cell membrane | boundary between inside and outside of the cell |
| cytoplasm | jelly like substance, in the entire region between the nucleus and cell membrane |
| cell wall | support and protection ; maintain shape |
| nucleus | "Brain" of the cell; contains the DNA |
| chromatin | chromosomes composed of DNA and protein |
| nucleolus | produces ribosomes |
| nuclear envelope | 2 membranes that surround the nucleus |
| ribosomes | protein synthesis |
| endoplasmic reticulum | transport route between nuclear membrane and cell membrane to move materials through the cell |
| golgi apparatus | modifies, collects, stores packages and distributes molecules from one part of the cell to another |
| lysosomes | contains enzymes to digest proteins and nucleic acids |
| vacuoles | store food and water |
| mitochondria | change chemical energy in food to a form of usable energy by cells ATP |
| chloroplast | contains chlorophyll; gives it green color |
| centrioles | cell division |
| cytoskeleton | support cell structure and drives cell movement |
| shleiden, schwann, verchow | 3 most famous cell scientists |
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