Organelle
a specialized part of a cell having some specific function
Cellular Respiration
the process of using O2 (oxygen) to break down nutrients to release energy for the cell
Metabolism
chemical reactions that happen in
cells that allow organisms to grow and reproduce
Function
the special activity or “job” of an organelle
Eukaryotic Cells
a cell that HAS a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles
Prokaryotic Cells
a cell that does NOT have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles
Biotic
living or once living
Abiotic
non-living things such as air, sunlight, water
Homeostasis
the ability of the body or a cell to
maintain a condition of balance or equilibrium