Unit 2 VOCAB

All cells have this structure. Its main function is to maintain homeostasis.

• Cell Wall

• Cell Membrane

• Proteins

• Lipids

Provides structural support for the cell (not found in animal cells).

• Cell Membrane

• Flagella

• Cell Wall

• Ribosomes

The organelle responsible for photosynthesis.

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

• Cell Wall

The liquid that fills the inside of the cell.

• Chloroplast

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Cell Membrane

Multicellular, complex, has a nucleus

• Bacteria

• Virus

• Prokaryote

• Eukaryote

Unicellular, simple, no membrane-bound organelles

• Animals

• Eukaryote

• Virus

• Prokaryote

Stores the genetic material of the cell. Found in Eukaryotes.

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleus

• Ribosomes

• CAPSID

A specialized structure within a cell.

• Vaccine

• Virus

• Organelle

• Prokaryote

Produce proteins from chains of amino acids.

• Cell Wall

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Ribosomes

The smallest unit of life. Makes up living organisms.

• Atom

• Cell

• Element

• Proteins