1. Cell Biology

2. Cell Theory All living things are made up of a cell or cells
All cells come from pre-existing cells
All cells carry out all life processes (with
the possible exception of reproduction)
An exception to cell theory is the virus

3. Organelle and functions
An organelle is a specialized sub unit of a cell.

4. nucleus
the control center of the cell

5. nucleolus
small circular structure(s) within the nucleus; may be involved in protein synthesis

6. chromosomes
genetic material found in the nucleus

7. mitochondria
where energy in the form of
ATP is produced

8. ribosomes
where proteins are
made

9. endoplasmic reticulum
transport system in the cell

10. golgi apparatus
packages up protein

11. lysosome
special type of vacuole that breaks down large molecules and cell parts

12. chloroplast
where photosynthesis occurs

13. cell membrane
semi-permeable; it controls what moves in and out of the cell

14. cell wall
protects and supports plant cells

15. vacuole
stores wastes, water, food

16. eukaryote
cell that has a membrane-bound nucleus

17. prokaryote
a cell with no nuclear membrane and few (if any) membrane bound organelles