Biology Vocabulary

4. An organism whose cells contain a nucleus within a membrane
8. An organism whose cells lack a nucleus and other organelles
10. The smallest, basic unit of life
12. Organelle that contains digestive enzymes
14. A fine structure that envelops a cell
15. Organelle that helps process and package proteins and lipids
16. Organelle that generates the most chemical energy needed to power the cell
19. Membranes can choose to allow or block materials to enter or exit a cell

1. Network of protein fibers that form the structural network of the cell
2. All living things are made up of one or more cells
3. The gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell
5. Network of membranes inside a cell through which proteins and other molecules move
6. Subcellular structure that has one or more specific jobs to perform in the cell
7. A strong protective structure that surrounds a plant cell
9. Acts as a barrier to the passage of molecules into and out of a cell
11. The membrane-enclosed organelle within a cell that contains the chromosomes
13. Organelle that stores nutrients and water
17. Plant cell organelle that converts light energy into chemical energy
18. Small organelle involved in the process of making protein