Chapter 7- Cells Flashcards
(18 cards)
A separating barrier that controls movement of materials into and out of the cell
Cell membrane
A theory that explains the relationship between cells and living things
Cell theory
A structure inside of a cell that helps it perform it’s functions
Organelle
A fluid mixture that contains the organelles and the compounds the cell needs
Cytoplasm
A cell that does not have a membrane or nucleus covered organelles
Prokaryotic cell
A cell that has a nucleus and membrane covered organelle
Eukaryotic cell
An organelle that produces much of the energy a cell needs to carry out its functions
Mitochondria
An organelle that stores food, water, and other materials needed by the cell
Vacuole
A organelle that transports proteins inside of the cell
Endoplasmic reticulum
An organelle that makes proteins
Ribosome
An organelle that receives proteins, packages them, and distributes them
Golgi body
A organelle that contains enzymes that break things down to be reused by the cell
Lysosome
A series of protein fibers inside of a cell that give structure and shape to the cell
Cytoskeleton
An organelle that converts light energy into chemical energy in the form of a molecule
Chloroplast
The outer layer of a plant cell that is made from cellulose and makes plant cells rigid
Cell wall
First to record cell observations seen through a microscope
Robert Hooke
Built simple microscope, first to observe single called Protista
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
Looked at plant cells, theory that cells come from other cells
Schleiden and Schwann
