Prokaryote
Single celled organism, no nucleus or membrane bound organelles
Example: Bacteria
Eukaryote
Cell that contains genetic material (DNA)
All living organisms
Organelle
Specialized structure that performs various jobs inside cells
Nucleolus
Ribosome assembly
Nuclear Membrane
Controls material, controls cell functions
Nucleus
Holds genetic material, controls cell functions
Golgi Apparatus
Packages and transports material i and out of cells
Ribosome
Makes proteins
Mitochondrion
Powerhouse, energy for the cell
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Makes lipids
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Makes proteins
Lysosome
Breaks down food molecules (digestion)
Vacuole
Storage for food, water and waste
Chloroplast
Converts energy from the sun to chemical energy
Cell Wall
Supports the cell
Cell Membrane
Protects the cell
Homeostasis
Balances the bodies systems
Cilia
Hairlike projections that sweep substances across the cell
Flagella
Propels (moves) the cell
Diffusion
Movement of small molecules from high to low concentrations
Passive- No energy required
Facilitated Diffusion
Movement of large molecules from high to low concentrations
Passive- No energy required
Osmosis
Movement of water from high to low concentrations
Passive- No energy required
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
Energy carrying molecule
Passive Transport
Movement of molecules from high to low concentrations
Passive- No energy required
