Biology - Cell Biology

Cells are the basic unit of life

nucleus

contains DNA and controls cells activities.

mitochondria

energy in ATP

cell membrane

outer skin like layer around cell that controls which substances can pass into and out of cell

cell wall

a rigid outer layer found in plant cells, providing structure and support.

chloroplasts

contain green pigment, chlorophyll which absorbs light energy to make glucose during photosyntesis.

permanent vacuole

a large, membrane-bound space in plant cells that stores water, nutrients, and waste, helping to maintain turgor pressure.