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cell membrane | The membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell |
selectively permeable | Allowing only certain molecules to pass through. |
passive transport | Passage of substances across a membrane without the use of cellular energy. |
diffusion | The movement of molecules from an area of higher concentationt an area of lower concentration |
osmosis | Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane. |
active transport | The passage of particles through a membrane, requiring the use of cellular energy. |
cell wall | A rigid structure manufactured by certain organisms and secreted to the exterior of the cell membrane. |
organelle | organ like structures within the cell which perform certain functions. |
mitochondria | Cellular organelles in which aerobic respiration occurs to release usable energy form food. |
endoplasmic reticulum | A cellular organelle consisting of a network of membranes enabling substances to be transported throughout the cell. |
ribosome | Cellular organelle that directs the assembling of proteins. |
Golgi apparatus | A cellular organelle that collects chemicals from the cytoplasm, processing and secreting them. |
vacuole | Membrane bound sac that contains various substances, including water and wastes, within a cell. |
lysosome | An organelle that contains digestive enzymes. |
chloroplast | A cellular organelle that contains chlorophyll and other pigments allowing for photosynthesis. |
cilia | short hairlike extensions from a cell membrane, aid in movement. |
flagella | Long hairlike extensions from a cell membrane that aid in movement |
nucleus | Cellular organelle that contains the chromosomes controlling the cell. |
chromosome | A strand of DNA with associated |