| A | B |
| cell | the basic unit of structure and function of all living things |
| cell membrane | the thin covering of a cell that lets in materials the cell needs and allows wastes to leave the cell |
| organelles | small structures within a cell |
| nucleus | the organelle that determines the cell's activities |
| chromosomes | threadlike structures that contains the characteristics of the organism |
| cytoplasm | a jellylike substance that keep the cell working |
| vacuoles | organelles that store food, water, or waste materials |
| chloroplasts | plant organelles that make food |
| cell wall | surrounds the plant cell membrane and gives it strength |
| diffusion | the process of materials moving into and out of cells through the membrane |
| tissue | a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function |
| organ | tissues that work together |
| system | organs that work together to perform a specific function |
 | Plant Cell |
 | Animal Cell |