Cell Basics
This is the smallest unit of life.
Cell
This jelly-like material holds organelles inside the cell.
cytoplasm
This type of cell has a nucleus.
eukaryotic cell
This part of the plant cell makes food using sunlight.
chloroplast
This term describes the instructions for life, found in DNA
genetic material
All living things are made of these.
organisms
This part of the cell acts like the "brain" and holds DNA.
nucleus
This type of cell has no nucleus.
prokaryotic
This organelle is called the "powerhouse" of the cell.
mitochondria
These single-celled organisms can be harmful or helpful.
bacteria
Living things with only one cell.
unicellular
This part controls what enters and leaves the cell.
cell membrane
Simple organisms like bacteria are this type of cell.
prokaryotic cell.
This structure gives plant cells extra support and shape.
cell wall
A plant cell has this structure that an animal cell does not.
chloroplast or cell wall
Living things made of more than one cell.
multicellular
These tiny structures make proteins.
ribosomes
Plants and animals are made of this type of cell.
eurkaryotic cell
This organelle digests waste and unwanted materials in the cell.
lysome
A cell without a nucleus is always this.
prokaryotic
This tool helps scientists see very small cells.
microscope
These are small parts inside a cell that perform specific jobs.
organelles
These cells always have a cell wall and chloroplasts.
plant cells
These cells do not have chloroplasts but do have lysosomes.
animal cells
These structures produce energy for cells, especially active ones like muscles.
mitochondria