| Term | Definition |
|---|
| eukaryotic cells | are generally large and more complex than prokaryotic cells |
| nucleus, organelles membrane bounds | eukaryotic cells characteristics |
| plasma membrane | same fluid mosaic structure as a prokaryotic cell encloses cell |
| plasma membrane | controls what enters and exist double layer of phospholipids, limited to regulating movement of substances into and out of the cells |
| cytoplasm | provides liquid medium for chemical reaction |
| nucleus | houses DNA, DNA replication and mechanism, contains a nuclear envelop, nucleoplasm |
| mitochondria | powerhouse, carries out oxidative reactions that capture energy in ATP takes up to 20% of cell |
| chloroplast | capture energy from light, found in plants |
| ribosomes | site of protein synthesis |
| endoplasmic reticulum | extensive membrane network, protein modification |
| smooth ER | contains enzymes that synthesize lipids |
| rough ER | contains ribosomes in its surface manufactures proteins |
| golgi apparatus | set of stacked membranes that recieves, modify, and pakeage proteins into secretory vesicles |
| lysosomes | hold digestive enzymes, which destroy dead cells and digest contest of vacuoles |
| peroxisomes | membrane enclosed organelles that convert peroxides to water and oxygen |
| vacuoles | contain various stored substances and materials |
| cytoskeleton | network of microfilaments and microtubules that support and give rigidity to cell and provides movement |
| microtubules | eukaryotic fagella conposition, sliding of proteins at their base causes them to move |
| cilia | are smaller than flagella and beat in coordinated waves |
| pseudopodia | are projections into which cytoplams flows causing a creeping movement |
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