A cell is a eukaryote if it has a?
nucleus
sphere-shaped particle composed of protein and ribonucleic acid (RNA) that serves as the site of protein synthesis
ribosomes
the smallest unit that can live on its own and that makes up all living organisms and the tissues of the body, the building blocks of all living things.
cells
single-celled organisms that have no defined nucleus (ex: bacteria and archaea)
prokaryote
any cell or organism that possesses a clearly defined nucleus.
eukaryote
also called plasma membrane, thin membrane that surrounds every living cell
cell membrane
_______ is how the cell gets its energy to live. (powerhouse of the cell)
mitochondria
What is the function of cell wall?
to provide structure and protection for a plant cell
What is the main difference between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells?
Pro= No nucleus; Eu= NUcleus, so eukaryotes have a nucleus with DNA inside
The part of the cell responsible for the structure and framework of the cell
cytoskeleton
The gel-like fluid that fills over 50% of the cell; where chemical reactions happen within the cell.
cytoplasm
What is this?
ribosomes
What are these?
organelles
What is the function of the vacuole?
holds various solutions or materials
The organelles responsible for clean up and keeping the cell free of unwanted waste
lysosomes
