The organelle found in plant cells and most algae where photosynthesis occurs; houses chlorophyll
chloroplast
What is the main difference between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells?
Pro= No nucleus; Eu= NUcleus, so eukaryotes have a nucleus with DNA inside
Name one component of the modern cell theory.
All living things are made of cells. Cells are created from existing cells. Cells are the smallest living thing. DNA is passed from cell to cell.
also called plasma membrane, thin membrane that surrounds every living cell
cell membrane
What is the function of cell wall?
to provide structure and protection for a plant cell
A cell is a eukaryote if it has a?
nucleus
Why do cells have organelles?
Organelles serve specific functions to keep a cell alive.
any cell or organism that possesses a clearly defined nucleus.
eukaryote
Plants, animals, fungi, slime molds, protozoa, and algae are all
eukaryotes
What are these?
organelles
The gel-like fluid that fills over 50% of the cell; where chemical reactions happen within the cell.
cytoplasm
Who discovered cells?
Robert Hooke
What is the function of the vacuole?
holds various solutions or materials
_______ is how the cell gets its energy to live. (powerhouse of the cell)
mitochondria
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