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Learn about cell components and their functions with these informative notecards. Definitions and images included. Perfect study tool for biology students.
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Unit 2: Cells Directions: Complete notecards following the template below Back of card Front of card Term Definition Image
Cell • The smallest structural and functional unit of a organism This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
Prokaryotic • Unicellular that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC
Eukaryotic • Unicellular or multicellular organism that contains a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
Organelle • any of the specialized structures within a cell that perform a specific function
Flagella • Long, thread-like organelle used for locomotion This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
Cilia • Hair-like organelle used in movement This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC
Bacteria • A single-celled prokaryotic microorganism This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC
Cell Membrane • Cell part surrounding the cytoplasm and is also a barrier between the inside and the outside; regulates where enters and leaves the cell in order to maintain homeostasis This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC
Cell Wall • Surrounds the cell membrane of a plant to give structure and protection to the cell. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
Chloroplast • Organelle where gucose are produced during photosynthesis; found in autotrophic cells (plants)
DNA The heredity material of the cell, found in the nucleus. A coiled up strand of DNA is called a chromosome This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
Mitochondria • An organelle in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells that functions in energy production, the power factory of the cell. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC
Nucleus • Organelle where a eukaryotic organism's genetic material is located; the control center of the cell This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
Ribosomes • Organelle responsible for protein synthesis This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA