Organelles That Capture and Release Energy

Endosymbiotic Theory

Mitochondria and Chloroplasts have their own DNA, which scientists suggest is evidence that they may have descended from independent microorganisms.

Cellular Respiration

O2 + Glucose --> H2O + CO2 + Energy

Eukaryotes

complex cells that have membrane bound organelles, including a nucleus, includes kingdoms protista, animalia, plantae, and fungi

Cytoplasm

everything outside the nucleus, cytosol (gel-like stuff) and all things in it

Organelles

membrane bound "little organs" that have specific functions in the cell

Ribosomes

organelle that builds proteins, found in all cells

Chloroplasts

organelle that captures energy from the sun and using water and CO2, it makes glucose, found in plants and other organisms

Mitochondria

organelle that converts glucose into energy

Cell Membrane

semi-permeable barrier that surrounds all cells

Prokaryotes

simple cells that lack membrane bound organelles, includes kindgoms Archaebacteria and Eubacteria

Photosynthesis

sunlight + H2O + CO2 --> glucose + O2

Nucleic Acids

DNA and RNA, helps direct the production of proteins, all cells have both types

Glucose

C6H12O6

Protein

They do most of the work in cells and are required for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.

Nucleus

a large membrane enclosed structure that contains DNA, only eukaryotes have a nucleus