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| Simple primitive cells that make up bacteria and archaea. |
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| Make up protists, fungi, plants, and animals |
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| Contains most of the cell's DNA and cntrols the cell's activities by directing protein synthesis. |
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| A material that contains a complex of proteins and DNA. |
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| A double membrane perforated with protein-lined pores that control the flow of materials into and out of the nucleus. |
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| A prominent structure in the nucleus, is the site where a special type of RNA called ribosomal RNA is synthesized according to instructions in the DNA |
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| Carry out protein synthesis. Found in two locations: free and bound (bound are attached to the outside of the endoplasmic reticulum and the nuclear envelope. |
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| Includes nuclear envelope, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, vacuoles, and the plasma membrane. Work in the synthesis, storage, and export of molecules. |
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| Means "little net within the cytoplasm"...Smooth ER is important in synthesis of lipids, also stores calcium ions. Rough ER has ribosomes that are bound to it that produce polypeptides which are transferred to golgi apparatus by vesicles. |
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| Serves as a molecular warehouse by receiving and modifying products manufactured by the ER. One side is a receiving dock, the other side is for shipping. |
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| Have several functions. Many engulf food, but they also serve as recycling centers for animal cells. Helps the cell continually renew itself. |
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| Membranous sacs that have a variety of functions. Plant cells have central vacuoles which has hydrolic functions, also helps the cell grow in size by absorbing water, and stores vital chemicals or waste products. |
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| Organeles that carry out cellular respiration in nearly all eukaryotic cells, converting hte chemical energy of foods as sugars to the chemical energy of a molecule called ATP |
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| Adenosine triphoshate. The main energy source for cellular work. |
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| The photosynthesizing organelles of all photosynthetic eukaryotes. |
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