Membrane that surrounds the nucleus.

A cell structure that controls which substances can enter or leave the cell.

Endoplasmic reticulum (ER)

The transportation system of the cell. It moves materials around inside the cell.

Receive proteins, package them, and distribute them to the cell membrane to exit the cell.

Powerhouse of the cell; organelle that is the site of energy production. Breaks down sugar into energy.

Uses chemicals to break down food and worn-out cell parts in animal cells.

An organelle found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs.

A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support to the cell in plant cells.

Cell organelle that stores materials such as water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates.

Process that occurs in chloroplasts and converts the sun's energy into sugars.

The concept in which cells are designed in different ways to perform different tasks in a complex organism.

A group of similar cells that perform the same function.

A collection of tissues that carries out a specialized function of the body.

A group of organs that work together to perform a specific function.

Photosynthesis Formula

carbon dioxide + water + sunlight → sugar + oxygen

Difference between plant and animal cells

Plant cells are larger, have a cell wall, and chloroplasts; animal cells are smaller and do not have a cell wall or chloroplasts.

Gel-like substance in cells in which organelles float

Tiny, specialized structures in cells that perform specific functions.

Six Kingdoms of Living Things

Animal, Plant, Fungi, Protist, Bacteria, Archaebacteria

Levels of Organization in Organisms

Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms

Characteristics of Living Things

Reproduce, grow, respond, have cells, contain DNA, need energy, release wastes

A thin, flexible barrier around a cell that controls what enters and leaves the cell.

Small organelle that makes proteins by following instructions from DNA.

Organelle found in plant cells where photosynthesis takes place; contains chlorophyll.

Jelly-like fluid inside the cell in which the organelles are suspended.

Multicellular Organism

An organism made up of more than one cell, with cells specialized for different functions.

Cell Structure Flashcards Flashcards

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Cell

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The basic unit of structure and function in living things.

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Prokaryote

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A unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles; example: bacteria.

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Eukaryote

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A cell that contains a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles; examples include plant and animal cells.

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Chromatin

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DNA that is unraveled so it can be accessed to help cell function; under a microscope, it appears as granular material visible within the nucleus.

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Chromosomes

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Thick structures made of DNA molecules that contain genes; condensed chromatin for cell replication.

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DNA

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Deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material present in all living organisms as chromatin or chromosomes. It carries genetic information.

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Nucleus

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Control center of the cell; contains DNA.

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