Eukaryotic Cells Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards about Eukaryotic Cells

Eukaryotic Cells

Cells that contain a nucleus and specialized organelles.

Endoplasmic Reticulum

A network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis.

Golgi Apparatus

Organelle responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids.

Lysosomes

Organelles containing enzymes for breaking down cellular waste.

Vacuoles

Organelles that store water, nutrients, and waste products.

Mitochondria

Organelles responsible for generating energy through cellular respiration.

Chloroplasts

Organelles found in plant cells that carry out photosynthesis.

Fungi

Multicellular eukaryotic organisms that obtain nutrients by absorption.

Plants

Multicellular eukaryotic organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis and have are surrounded by a cell wall.