Cells Vocabulary

It is the smallest part of a living thing that can carry out the basic processes of life.

• organelle
• cell
• cytoplasm
• nucleus

Is a small structure that does a certain job in a cell.

• organelle
• cell membrane
• cytoplasm
• organism

Is a covering that surrounds and protect the cell.

• cell membrane
• organelle
• cytoplasm
• tissue

The jelly-like substance in a cell.

• cytoplasm
• organelle
• organ
• tissue

Is the control center of the cell.

• nucleus
• organism
• organ
• tissue

Is a living thing.

• organism
• cell membrane
• cytoplasm
• nucleus

Is an organism made up of only one cell.

• unicellular
• cell membrane
• cell
• tissue

Is made up of more than one cell and are much complex than single celled organisms.

• multiicelluar
• tissue
• organ
• unicellular

Similar cells working together at the same job or function.

• tissue
• organ
• nucleus
• cell

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

• organ
• organ system
• cell
• cytoplasm