Cell Theory and Cell Structure

cell organelle that stores materials such as water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates

cell organelle consisting of RNA and is the site of protein synthesis (it makes proteins)

flexible double-layered sheet that makes up the cell membrane

found in plants, captures the energy from sunlight and converts it into chemical energy

Specialized structure that performs important cellular functions within a eukaryotic cell.

thin flexible barrier that surrounds all cells, it regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

fluid portion of the cell outside the nucleus

fundamental concept of biology

modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and other materials for storage or to be released

fluid portion of the cell outside the nucleus

structure in an animal cell that helps to organize cell division

basic unit of all forms of life

unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus

place where lipid components of the cell membrane are assembled.

strong supporting layer around the cell membrane in plant cells

Structure that contains the cell's genetic material in the form of DNA

organism whose cells contain a nucleus

converts the chemical energy stored in food into compounds more convenient for cell use

property of biological membranes that allows some substances to pass across while others cannot

cell organelle that breaks down lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins into small molecules.