A | B |
Nucleus | Contains the DNA of a cell; controls all cells’ activities. |
Plasma (Cell) Membrane | Thin barrier of a cell; regulates what exits and enters the cell. |
Chloroplast | Makes food using the energy of the sun (photosynthesis). |
Mitochondria | Site of cellular respiration; breaks down food to make energy (ATP) for the cell. |
Vacuole | Organelle that stores materials such as water, salts, proteins and carbohydrates. |
Organelles | Structure that performs important cell functions in a cell. |
Active Transport | Movement of material across the cell membrane that requires ATP (energy). |
Cytoplasm | Material inside the cell membrane. |
Ribosome | Organelle where protein synthesis occurs. |
Diffusion | The movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. |
Osmosis | Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane. |
Semi-Permeable | Allowing only certain items through a membrane based on size. |
Hypertonic Solution | The movement of water out of cell. |
Hypotonic Solution | The movement of water into a cell. |