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7513305180ArchaeaOne of the two domains that includes prokaryotic organisms.0
7513331459EukaryaThe domain that includes organisms with membrane-bound organelles.1
7513340396Scanning Electron MicroscopeTool that can scan the surface of a specimen with electrons to view the three-dimensional structure; useful for seeing organelles and larger molecules.2
7513346955Transmission Electron MicroscopeTool that aims a beam of electrons through thin slices of specimen to be viewed; capable of seeing internal structures of cells, organelles, and larger molecules.3
7513346956Light MicroscopeMicroscope capable of viewing living and non-living specimens; smallest items capable of being seen would be bacteria and mitochondria.4
7513417527CytosolFound in all cells; a semi-fluid, jelly-like substance.5
7513429512NucleoidRegion containing genetic material in prokaryotic cell.6
7513433028NucleusRegion containing genetic material in eukaryotic cell.7
7513451626CytoplasmArea between the nucleus and cell membrane.8
7513461114Cell membraneSelectively permeable phospholipid bilayer found in all cells.9
7513478604Surface area to volume ratioDetermines the efficiency at which a cell can rid itself of waste; determines when cells divide.10
7513504437MicrovilliCellular projections that increase surface area.11
7513507667CiliaStructure utilized for movement; made of microtubules in very large numbers12
7513520930NucleolusSynthesizes rRNA and utilizes it to create ribosomes.13
7513524764ChromatinDNA + proteins14
7513536161Nuclear laminaMaintains the shape of the nucleus.15
7513542692Free ribosomesSynthesize proteins to function within cytosol.16
7513550607Bound/attached ribosomesSynthesize proteins to function within cellular membranes and outside of the cell.17
7513567085VesiclesMembranous sacs created by the Golgi apparatus.18
7513574627Smooth endoplasmic reticulumMembranous structure responsible for the synthesis of lipids and detoxification of drugs and toxins.19
7513591142Rough endoplasmic reticulumMembranous structure responsible for the synthesis of proteins.20
7513612629Golgi apparatusPackages, modifies, and ships products received from the endoplasmic reticulum.21
7513612630Cis faceReceiving side of the Golgi22
7513618435Trans faceShipment side of the Golgi23
7513625163LysosomeMembranous sac of enzymes used in digestion; only found in animal cells.24
7513637930VacuolesLarge vesicles used for storage and transport of materials.25
7513651040Central vacuoleFound in plants; responsible for plant cell growth, structure, and maintaining cell volume.26
7513673168MitochondrionStructure responsible for the creation of ATP from organic molecules.27
7513677137ChloroplastStructure responsible for the conversion of light energy to chemical energy.28
7513689046ThylakoidFlattened membranous stack in the interior of chloroplasts.29
7513692322MatrixThe interior compartment of the mitochondrion.30
7513727883PeroxisomeSingle membrane structure that transfers hydrogen atoms from substrates and transfers to oxygen atoms; breakdown fatty acids and help detoxify alcohol and harmful compounds.31
7513755788Motor proteinsInteract with the cytoskeleton to transport materials throughout the cell.32
7513770151MicrotubulesThickest structure that makes up the cytoskeleton; hollow tube; maintains cell shape, composes cilia and flagella, and helps move chromosomes in cell division.33
7513783754TubulinProtein that makes up microtubules.34
7513786837MicrofilamentsTwo intertwined threads of protein; resists tension in cells, involved in muscle contraction, moving pseudopodia, and cytoplasmic streaming; thinnest part of cytoskeleton.35
7513816967ActinProtein that makes up microfilaments.36
7513825751Intermediate filamentsSupercoiled fibrous proteins; anchors nucleus and organelles, bears tension in the cell, and forms nuclear lamina; made of several different proteins.37
7513845535CentriolesHave a 9 + 2 structure38
7513858652FlagellaStructure utilized for movement; made of microtubules that are extended through the plasma membrane and are long and few in number.39
7513882688PlasmodesmataPerforation in cell walls that connect two plant cells; connection of cytoplasm.40
7513896325Tight junctionsConnection of neighboring animal cells via proteins; prevent leakage of extracellular fluids.41
7513896326Gap junctionsConnection of neighboring animal cells; allow cytoplasmic movement from one cell to another.42
7513904070DesmosomesConnection of neighboring animal cells; fasten cells together into strong sheets of tissue; anchored by intermediate filaments.43
7513946123Endomembrane systemNuclear envelope, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi, vesicles, cell membrane.44

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