Cell: - The basic unit of life., Nucleus: - The control center of the cell., Cytoplasm: - The jelly-like substance that holds organelles., Mitochondria: - Converts food into energy., Chloroplast: - Captures sunlight to make food in plant cells., Cell Membrane: - Regulates what enters and exits the cell., Cell Wall: - Provides structure and support to plant cells., Vacuole: - Stores water, food, and waste., Ribosome: - Makes proteins., Organelle: - A tiny structure in the cell with a specific function., Nuclear Membrane: - The membrane surrounding the nucleus that separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm., Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): - A network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis; can be rough (with ribosomes) or smooth (without ribosomes)., Golgi Apparatus:  - The organelle responsible for packaging and distributing proteins and lipids within the cell., Lysosome: - Organelles that contain digestive enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris., Centriole: - A structure involved in cell division, particularly in the formation of the spindle fibers., Plasma Membrane: - Another term for the cell membrane, responsible for protecting and organizing the cell., Chromosome: - A thread-like structure composed of DNA and proteins, containing genetic information., Flagella: - A long, whip-like structure that allows a cell to move., Cilia: - Short, hair-like structures on the surface of some cells, used for movement or to move substances across the cell’s surface., Plasmid: - Small, circular DNA molecules found in some bacteria that can replicate independently of chromosomal DNA.,

Cell Structure and Function Vocab Review

Print
Embed

Leaderboard

Visual style

Options

Switch template

Continue editing: ?