Cell Flashcards
Cell
In biology, the smallest unit that can perform all life processes; cells are covered by a membrane and have DNA and cytoplasm
Nucleus
In a eukaryotic cell a membrane-bound organelle that contains the cells DNA and that has a role in processes such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction
Organelle
One of the small bodies in a cells membrane
Cell Membrane
A phospholipid lawyer that covers a cells surface
Prokaryote
An organism that contains a single cell that does not have a nucleus
Eukaryote
An organism made out of cells that have a nucleus enclosed by a membrane
Cell Wall
A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support to the cell
Mitochondrion
In eukaryotic cells the cell organelle that is surrounded by two membranes and that is the site of cellular respiration
Golgi Complex
Cell organelle that helps make and package materials to be transported out of the cell
Endoplasmic Reticulum
A system of membranes that is found in a cells cytoplasm and that assist in the production, processing, and transport of proteins and in the productions of lipids
Ribosome
Cell organelle composed of RNA and protein the sight of protein synthesis
Lysosome
A cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes
Tissue
A group of similar cells that perform a common function
Organ
A collection of tissue that carry out a specialized function of the body
Organ System
A group of organs that work together to perform body functions
