Cells Vocab

2. threadlike structure found in the nucleus that contains genetic information passed down from parents
5. organelle that converts chemical energy into available energy for cell processes
9. process in which ca vesicle fuses to the cell membrane allowing the contents to be released outside the cell
10. specialized structures that perform important cellular functions within a eukaryotic cells
11. process in which cells take in a substance from outside the cells by engulfing them in a vesicle
12. theory scientific theory stating all living things are made of cells, cell is the basic unit of living things, and all cells come from preexisting cells
16. organelle found in plants that captures solar energy and converts it into chemical energy
17. organelle within the cell that contains genetic material in the form of DNA
18. membrane-thin flexible barrier that surrounds the cell; regulates what enters and leave the cell
20. protein filaments in eukaryotic cells that helps with shape, internal organization and movement

1. unicellular organisms that lack a true nucleus or membrane bound organelles
3. reticulum organelle in eukaryotic cells where lipids are assembled
4. process by which certain cells ingest or engulf other cells or particles
6. movement of particles across a cell membrane generally from a region of high concentration to low concentration
7. diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane
8. apparatus organelle that modifies, packages, and sorts proteins
11. organism whose cell contain a nucleus
13. organelle that contains digestive enzymes that breaks down excess or worn out cells parts
14. wall strong, supportive layer around the cell membrane in some cells
15. organelle that stores materials such as water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates
16. basic unit of all life forms
19. bilayer flexible double layered sheet that makes up the cell membrane forming a barrier between the cell and its surroundings