Chapter 2 Science vocabulary

Process by which most plants, some protists, and many types of bacteria make their own food.

Inside of every cell is a gelatinlike material called Cytoplasm.

In Cytoplasm of every cell is hereditary material that controls the life of the cell.

Are tough, rigid outer coverings that protect the cell and give it shape.

Some Organelles process energy and others manu-facture substances needed by the cell or other cells.

It directs all of the Cell activities and is separated from the Cytoplasm by a Membrane.

The green pigment in Chlorophyll, which gives many leaves and stems their green color.

They are Organelles where energy is released from breaking down food into carbon dioxide and water.

Even though ribosomes are considered Organelles, they are not membrane bound.

They extend from the nucleus to the cell membrane.

They are stacked, flattened membranes.

Is a group of similar cells that work together to do one job.

Is a structure made up of two or more different types of tissues that work together.

States that all organisms are made up of one or more cells, the cell is the basic unit of life, and all calls come from other cells.

A condition that results from the disruption in function of one or more of an organism’s normal processes.

Is a strand of hereditary material surrounded by a protein coating.

Crystalized forms of some viruses can be stored for years.

To increase the size of something.

a membrane-bound space for temporary storage of materials. It can store waste, water, food or other cellular material.

contains digestive chemicals that help break down food molecules, cell water, and worn-out cell parts.