Control, cell growth, reproduction, and other sustaining activities
genetic material
surrounds the cell and separates the interior of the cell from its surroundings
cell membrane
process that captures the energy from the sun and changes it into food for the cell; occurs in the chloroplast of plant cells
photosynthesis
surrounds the cell and separates the interior of the cell from its surroundings
cell membrane
Tail like structure that allows movement
flagella
process that releases energy from food and makes it available to carry out life process; occurs in the mitochondria area of plant and animal cells
cellular respiration
A fluid filled space in the cells that is used to store, water nutrients, and waste
vacuole
A tough rigid structure that surrounds the cell membranes and protects the cell
cell wall
produce proteins
ribosomes
transport materials around the cell
vesicles
jelly like substance within the cell
cytoplasm
a cell structure which functions are carried out to ensure the cell survival
organelle
produces energy in the cell
mitochondria
Produce food for the cell using energy from the sun; contains chlorophyll
chloroplast
Controls the activity within the cell
nucleus
responsible for defending the body against pathogens
immune system
any condition that’s harmful to or interferes with normal functioning of an organism
disease
an organism that breaks down dead and waste materials
decomposer
a prokaryotic microorganism
bacteria
found on the surface on every pathogen
antigen
made by white blood cells
antibodies
fights infections caused by bacteria
antibiotics
a strand of genetic material surrounded by a layer of protection
virus
help provide immunity against a pathogen without actually causing illness
vaccine
