Cell Structure and Function Vocabulary Practice Flashcards

7513076090	Cell Theory	Theory that states that all living organisms are made of cells; all cells are produced by other living cells, and the cell is the most basic unit of life	0
7513094564	Cytoplasm	Substance in cells that contains molecules and in some cell organelles	1
7513159538	Cell Wall	Rigid structure that gives protection, support, and shape to cells in plants, algae, fungi, and bacteria.	2
7513196608	Cell Membrane	Double layer of phospholipids that form a boundary between a cell and the surrounding environment and controls the passage of materials in and out of the cell.	3
7513283047	Concentration Gradient	Difference in the concentration of a substance from one location to another	4
7513302746	Centriole	Small Cylinder shaped organelle made of protein tubes arranged in a circle; aids mitosis	5
7513342312	Chloroplast	Organelle composed of numerous membranes that are used to convert solar energy into chemical energy; contains chlorophyll	6
7513377921	Cytoskeleton	Network of proteins, such as microtubules and microfilaments, inside a eukaryotic cell that supports and shapes the cell	7
7513443124	Diffusion	Movement of dissolved molecules in a fluid or gas from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration	8
7513511574	Active Transport	Energy-requiring movement of molecules across a membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration	9
7513631221	Eukaryotic Cell	Cell that has a nucleus and other membrane bound organelles	10
7513651152	Endoplasmic Reticulum	Interconnected network of thin, folded membranes that produce, process, and distribute proteins	11
7513666160	Endocytosis	Uptake of liquids or large molecules into a cell by inward folding of the cell membrane	12
7513687207	Facilitated Diffusion	Diffusion of molecules assisted by protein channels that pierce a cell membrane	13
7513694221	Fluid Mosaic Model	Model that describes the arrangement and movement of the molecules that make up a cell membrane	14
7513719705	Golgi Apparatus	Stack of flat, membrane-enclosed spaces containing enzymes that process, sort, and deliver proteins	15
7513735412	Hypertonic	Solution that has higher concentration of dissolved particles compared with another solution	16
7513753095	Hypotonic	Solution that has a lower concentration of dissolved particles compared with another solution	17
7513763608	Isotonic	Solution that has an equal concentration of dissolved particles compared with another solution	18
7513783803	Lysosome	Organelle that contains enzymes	19
7513798920	Mitochondrion	Bean-shaped organelle that supplies energy to the cell and has its own ribosomes and DNA	20
7513816853	Nucleus	Organelle composed of a double membrane that acts as the storehouse for most of a cell's DNA	21
7513832572	Osmosis	Diffusion of water molecules across a semipermeable membrane from an area of higher water concentration to an area of lower water concentration	22
7513846363	Organelle	Membrane-bound structure that is specialized to preform a distinct process within a cell	23
7513862066	Passive Transport	Movement of molecules across the cell membrane without energy input from the cell	24
7513881840	Phospholipid	Molecule that forms a double-layered cell membrane; consists of a glycerol, a phosphate group, and two fatty acids	25
7513911161	Phagocytosis	Uptake of a solid particle into a cell by engulfing the particle;____ endocytosis	26
7513927930	Prokaryotic Cell	Cell that does not have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles	27
7513941797	Ribosome	Organelle that links amino acids together to form proteins	28
7513952653	Receptor	Protein that detects a signal molecule and preforms an action in response	29
7513975508	Selective Permeability	Condition or quality of allowing some, but not all, materials to cross a barrier or membrane	30
7513993764	Vacuole	Organelle that is used to store materials such as water, food, or enzymes, that are needed by a cell	31
7514006338	Vesicle	Small organelle that contains and transports materials within the cytoplasm	32
7514027144	endo	inside	33
7514027201	exo	outside	34
7514033718	phago	eating	35
7514036582	cyto	cell	36
7514040023	hyper	over, above	37
7514043213	hypo	below	38
7514045644	lys	loosen	39
7514049374	-plast	small body	40
7514053693	chloro	green	41
7514062859	iso-	equal	42
7514066051	-tonia	state of	43