Cell Vocabulary

4. protective, flexible barrier that controls what goes in and out of cell
6. the arrangement of parts in an organism
9. deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that is present in all living cells and that contains information that determines traits
12. describes the basic characteristic of all cells and organisms
13. structures within a cell that have special functions to keep the cell working
16. an organelle found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs
17. where genetic material are stored and controls the cells growth and reproduction

1. one of the structures in the nucleus that are made DNA and protein
2. gel like liquid inside a cell; helps cell maintain shape and is about 80% water
3. the smallest functional and structural unit of all living things
5. the site of cellular respiration, which releases energy for use by the cell
7. a fluid filled vesicle food, water and waste. plant cells have a large central vacuole that stores water
8. the special, normal or proper activity of an organ or part
10. a system of ideas that explains many related observations that is supported by a body of evidence acquired by scientific investigation
11. rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane in plant cells; provide structure and support
14. cells with a nucleus
15. cells without a defined nucleus; usually smaller than eukaryote cells