Cell

Smallest functional and structural unit of all living organisms

Organism

Any living thing

Nucleus

Membrane bound organelle that contains DNA

Organelle

A small body in a cell's cytoplasm that is specialized to perform a specific function.

Cytoplasm

The region enclosed by the cell membrane that includes the fluid and all of the organelles

Cell Membrane

A protective layer that covers a cell’s surface, acts as a barrier, and controls what comes in and out

Prokaryote

A single celled organism that does not have a nucleus or membrane bound organelles. DNA is located in the cytoplasm.

Eukaryote

An organism made up of cells that contain their DNA in a nucleus

Lipid

A fat molecule that helps store energy

Protein

A molecule made up of smaller molecules called amino acids that help build and repair body structures.

Carbohydrates

Molecules that include sugars, starches, and fiber which are a good source of energy.

Nucleic Acid

A molecule that carries information in cells.

Phospholipid

A lipid that contains phosphorus and helps form the cell membrane.

Cytoskeleton

A network of protein filaments that gives shape support to cells

Mitochondra

Where cellular respiration occurs in an organelle to create energy

Ribosome

Organelle that makes proteins by putting together chains of amino acids using DNA instructions.

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Assists in the production, processing, and transport of proteins and the production of lipids.

Golgi Complex

Membrane bound organelle that packages and distributes materials

Cell Wall

Rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane to provide support and protection to a cell.

Vacuole

A fluid-filled vesicle found in cells of most animals, plants, and fungi

Chloroplasts

Organelle where photosynthesis takes place.

Lysosome

Organelle that contains digestive enzymes, which break down worn-out or damaged, waste materials, and foreign invaders in the cell.