What is a Cell
eukaryote
A cell that contains a nucleus and membrane bound organelles
cytoplasm
A jellylike fluid inside the cell in which the organelles are suspended
cell
A membrane bound structure that is the basic unit of life
phospholipids
A molecule that is a constituent of the inner bilayer of biological membranes, having a polar, hydrophilic head and a nonpolar, hydrophobic tail.
plasma membrane
A selectively permeable phospholipid bilayer forming the boundary of the cells. Also known as cell membrane
cell membrane
A selectively permeable phospholipid bilayer forming the boundary of the cells. Also known as plasma membrane
organelles
A specialized structure within a cell, such as a mitochondrion, vacuole, or chloroplast, that performs a specific function.
prokaryote
A unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane bound organelles
amino acids
Building blocks of protein
mitochondrion
Cell organelle that converts the chemical energy stored in food into compounds that are more convenient for the cell to use
nucleus
Large organelle that contains DNA in eukaryotic cells
complex carbohydrates
Macromolecule composed of long chains of simple carbohydrates.
lipids
Macromolecule that is insoluble in water (Hydrophobic). examples include fats, oils, and waxes
proteins
Macromolecule. Chain of amino acids.
simple carbohydrates
Molecules such as glucose, fructose and sucrose can provide energy for short term needs
archaea
Prokaryotic organisms that are biochemically and genetically distinct from bacteria
enzymes
a protein that acts as a metabolic catalyst
Endosymbiotic theory
a theory that states that certain kinds of prokaryotes began living inside of larger cells and evolved into the organelles of modern-day eukaryotes
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
double stranded helix shaped nucleic acid
Nucleic acids
macromolecule. chain of nucleotides (DNA and RNA)
ribonucleic acid (RNA)
single stranded nucleic acid
bacteria
single-celled prokaryotic organisms