Biology: Cell Structure and Function Review Course 2023.
Biology: Cell Structure and Function Review Course theory - ANSWER theory that states that all organisms are made of cells, all cells are produced by other living cells, and the cell is the most basic unit of life. cytoplasm - ANSWER collective term for the fluid and structures within the cell membrane. organelle - ANSWER membrane-bound structure, like the nucleus, that is specialized to perform a function within a cell. prokaryotic cell - ANSWER cell that does not have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles. eukaryotic cell - ANSWER cell that has a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. cytoskeleton - ANSWER network of proteins, such as microtubules and microfilaments, inside a eukaryotic cell that supports and shapes the cell. nucleus - ANSWER organelle containing the cell's DNA; the control center of a cell. nucleolus - ANSWER found in the nucleus, this organelle produces ribosomes endoplasmic reticulum - ANSWER interconnected network of thin, folded membranes that produce, process, and distribute proteins. ribosome - ANSWER organelle that links amino acids together to form proteins. Golgi apparatus - ANSWER stack of flat, membrane-enclosed spaces containing enzymes that process, sort, and deliver proteins. mitochondria - ANSWER bean-shaped organelle that supplies energy to the cell. vacuole - ANSWER organelle that is used to store materials, such as water, food, or enzymes, that are needed by the cell. lysosome - ANSWER organelle that contains digestive enzymes to break down worn out cell parts.
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