Cells
What are organelles
Organelles are highly specialized structures that perform various jobs for the cell
What does the nuclear membrane do
Nuclear membrane controls what enters and leaves the nucleus
What is the cell theory
Cell theory is a collection of ideas and conclusions from many different scientists over time that describes cells and how cells operate.
Name of a very small cell
microscopic
What does the Golgi apparatus do
Modifies, sorts and packs materials synthesized in the cell
What do membrane bound vesicles act like
Membrane bound vesicles act like taxi cabs
What is the function of ribosomes
Reads genetic information to build proteins
What are all living things made of
All living things are made up of one or more cells.
Name of a very large cell
macroscopic
What is the function of vacuoles
Storage of materials
What are organelles surrounded by
Organelles are surrounded by their own membrane
What is the mitochondria
powerhouse of cell provides energy for vital cell activities
How many cells does every living thing contain
One or more
The unit in which cells are measured in
micrometer
what do vesicles do
Transport materials within the cell
What do plant cells contain, that animal cells do not
they have a cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large central vacuole.
What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum
puts finishing touches on proteins that are created by ribosomes
where do all cells arise from
All living cells arise from pre- existing cells
Smallest cell
Mycoplasma
What is the function of lysosomes
Protect cell by destroying foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses
What does eukaryotic mean
they have a nucleus and membrane bound organelles.
what is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum
Synthesizes lipids
Why is the cell important
The cell is the basic unit of structure and function in all living organisms
Largest cell
Ostrich egg
What do chloroplasts do
Convert light energy from the sun into chemical energy in the form of sugar through photosynthesis