A rigid layer that surrounds the cells
cell wall
recieves proteins and other newly formed materials from the ER packages them, and distributes them to other parts of the cell.
golgi apparatus
an organelle with a network of membranes that produces many substances.
endoplasmic reticulum
small grain shaped organelles that produce proteins
ribosomes
fills the region between the cell membrane and the nucleus
cytoplasm
controls which substances pass into and out of a cell
cell membrane
made of many cells
multicellular
a group of organs that work together to perform a major function
organ system
a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function
tissue
made of different kinds of tissues that function together
organ
a widely accepted explanation of the relationship between cells and living things
cell theory
single celled organisms
unicellular
captures energy from sunlight and changes it to a form of energy cells can use in making food
chloroplast
converts energy stored in food to energy the cell can use to live. powerhouse of the cell
mitochondria
tiny cell structures that carry out specific functions within a cell
organelles
A type of sac that stores water, food, and other materials needed by the cell.
an instrument that makes small objects look larger
saclike organelles that break down large food particles into smaller ones
lysosomes
the condition of things appearing larger than they are
magnification
shows more details in a magnified image
resolution