Cell Biology: Plant and Animal Cells

A set of flashcards to help review key vocabulary and concepts related to plant and animal cells.

Organelle

Parts of a cell that help it function.

Nucleus

The part of the cell that contains the genetic material (DNA).

Cytoplasm

The jelly-like liquid inside the cell where the organelles are found.

Cell Membrane

The thin, flexible barrier surrounding the cell that controls what goes in and out.

Cell Wall

Found outside the cell membrane, provides structure to plant cells.

Mitochondria

Considered the powerhouse of the cell, where sugar is used to produce energy.

Lysosome

A membrane-bound organelle that acts like the trash and recycling center of a cell.

Ribosomes

Organelles that read genetic code to produce proteins.

Chloroplast

An organelle where photosynthesis takes place, using sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugar.

Photosynthesis

The process of making sugar from carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight.

Vacuole

A membrane-bound organelle that stores fluids and nutrients for the cell.

Unicellular

Organisms made up of one cell.

Multicellular

Organisms made up of many cells that work together.

DNA

The genetic code for making all living things.

Nucleic Acid

Biological macromolecules that include DNA and RNA, essential for all forms of life.