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What is a cell?
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Basic unit of life (or matter)
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What is the cell theory?
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Fundamental concept of biology
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What is a nucleus?
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An enclosed structure consisting of genetic information in the form on DNA
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What is eukaryote?
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Cell that contains nuclei
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What is prokaryote?
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Cell that does not contain nuclei
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What is an organelle?
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A "little organ"
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What is cytoplasm?
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Portion of the cell that is outside the nucleus
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What is chromatin?
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Granular material found in the nucleus
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What is the nuclear envelope?
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Part of the cell that is found around the nucleus
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What is chromosomes?
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Threadlike structure that contain genetic information
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What is ribosomes?
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Small particles containing RNA and protein
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What is lysosomes?
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Small oranelles containing enzymes
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What is the nucleolus?
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The dense structure inside the nucleus
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What is endoplasmic reticulum?
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An internal membrane system
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What is the glogi apparatus?
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An organ inside the cell but outside of the nucleus
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