Cell
Collection of living matter enclosed by a barrier that separates the cell from it's surroundings; basic unit of all forms of life.
Cell Theory
Idea that all living things are composed of cells, cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things, and new cells are produced from existing cells.
Nucleous
Small, dense region within most nuclei in which the assembly of proteins begins.
Eukaryote
Organism whose cells contain nuclei.
Prokaryote
Unicelluar organism lacking nucleus.
Organelle
Specialized structure that performs important cellular functions within a eukaryotic cell.
Cytoplasm
Material inside a cell membrane-NOT including nucleus.
Nuclear Envelope
Layer of two membranes that surrounds the nucleus of a cell.
Chromatin
Granular material visible within the nucleus; Consists of DNA tightly coiled around proteins
Chromosome
Threadlike structure within the nucleus containing the genetic information that is passed from one generation of cells to the next
Nucleolus
Small, dense region within most nuclei in which the assembly of proteins begins...
Ribosome
Small particle in the cell on which proteins are assembled; Made of Rna and protein ...
Endoplasmic Reticulum
internal membrane system in cells in which lipid componets of the cell membrane are assembled and some proteins are modified...
Golgi Apparatus
Stack of membranes in the cell that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins from the endoplasmic reticulum
Lysosome
Cell organelle filled with enzymes needed to break down certain certain materials in the cell
Vacuole
Cell organelle that stores materials such as water, salts, proteins and carbohydrates
Mitochondrion
Cell organelle that converts the chemical energy stored in food into compounds that are more convenient for the cell to use
Chloroplast
Organelle found in cells of plants and some other organisms that captures the energy from sunlight and converts it into chemical energy ...
Ctoskeleton
Network of protein filaments within some cells that helps the cell maintain its shape and is involved in many forms of cell movement
Centriole
One of two tiny structures located in the cytoplasm of animal cells near the nuclear envelope
Cell membrane
Thin, flexible barrier around a cell ; regulates what enters and leaves the cell
Cell Wall
Strong supporting layer around the cell membrane in plants, algae and some bacteria
Lipid bilayer
Double-layered sheet that forms the core of nearly all cell membranes
Concentration
The mass of solute in a given volume solution, or mass/volume
Diffusion
Process by which molecules tend to move from an area where they are more concentrated to an area where they are less concentrated
Equilibrium
When the concentration of a solute is the same throughout a solution
Osmosis
Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane
Isotonic
When the concentration of two solutions is the same
Hypertonic
When comparing two solutions, the solution with the greater concentration of solutes
Hypotonic
When comparing two solutions, the solution with the lesser concentration of solutes
Faciliated diffusion
Movement of specific molecules across cell membranes through protein channels
Active transport
Energy-requiring process that moves material across a cell membrane against a concentration difference
Endocytosis
Process by which a cell takes material into the cell by infolding of the cell membrane
Phagocytosis
Process in which extensions of cytoplasm surround nd engulf large particles and take them into the cell
Pinocytosis
Process by which a cell takes in liquid from the surrounding environment
Exocytosis
Process by which a cell releases large amounts of materials
Cell Specialization
The process in which cells develop in different ways to perform different tasks
Tissue
Group of similar cells that perform a particular function
Organ
Group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function
Organ System
Group of organs that work together to perform a specific function
Cell
Collection of living matter enclosed by a barrier that separates the cell from it's surroundings; basic unit of all forms of life.
Cell Theory
Idea that all living things are composed of cells, cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things, and new cells are produced from existing cells.
Nucleous
Small, dense region within most nuclei in which the assembly of proteins begins.
Eukaryote
Organism whose cells contain nuclei.
Prokaryote
Unicelluar organism lacking nucleus.
Organelle
Specialized structure that performs important cellular functions within a eukaryotic cell.
Cytoplasm
Material inside a cell membrane-NOT including nucleus.
Nuclear Envelope
Layer of two membranes that surrounds the nucleus of a cell.
Chromatin
Granular material visible within the nucleus; Consists of DNA tightly coiled around proteins
Chromosome
Threadlike structure within the nucleus containing the genetic information that is passed from one generation of cells to the next
Nucleolus
Small, dense region within most nuclei in which the assembly of proteins begins...
Ribosome
Small particle in the cell on which proteins are assembled; Made of Rna and protein ...
Endoplasmic Reticulum
internal membrane system in cells in which lipid componets of the cell membrane are assembled and some proteins are modified...
Golgi Apparatus
Stack of membranes in the cell that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins from the endoplasmic reticulum
Lysosome
Cell organelle filled with enzymes needed to break down certain certain materials in the cell
Vacuole
Cell organelle that stores materials such as water, salts, proteins and carbohydrates
Mitochondrion
Cell organelle that converts the chemical energy stored in food into compounds that are more convenient for the cell to use
Chloroplast
Organelle found in cells of plants and some other organisms that captures the energy from sunlight and converts it into chemical energy ...
Ctoskeleton
Network of protein filaments within some cells that helps the cell maintain its shape and is involved in many forms of cell movement
Centriole
One of two tiny structures located in the cytoplasm of animal cells near the nuclear envelope
Cell membrane
Thin, flexible barrier around a cell ; regulates what enters and leaves the cell
Cell Wall
Strong supporting layer around the cell membrane in plants, algae and some bacteria
Lipid bilayer
Double-layered sheet that forms the core of nearly all cell membranes
Concentration
The mass of solute in a given volume solution, or mass/volume
Diffusion
Process by which molecules tend to move from an area where they are more concentrated to an area where they are less concentrated
Equilibrium
When the concentration of a solute is the same throughout a solution
Osmosis
Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane
Isotonic
When the concentration of two solutions is the same
Hypertonic
When comparing two solutions, the solution with the greater concentration of solutes
Hypotonic
When comparing two solutions, the solution with the lesser concentration of solutes
Faciliated diffusion
Movement of specific molecules across cell membranes through protein channels
Active transport
Energy-requiring process that moves material across a cell membrane against a concentration difference
Endocytosis
Process by which a cell takes material into the cell by infolding of the cell membrane
Phagocytosis
Process in which extensions of cytoplasm surround nd engulf large particles and take them into the cell
Pinocytosis
Process by which a cell takes in liquid from the surrounding environment
Exocytosis
Process by which a cell releases large amounts of materials
Cell Specialization
The process in which cells develop in different ways to perform different tasks
Tissue
Group of similar cells that perform a particular function
Organ
Group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function
Organ System
Group of organs that work together to perform a specific function