EOC Review: Cells

A Eukaryote is a type of cell that has a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Examples include plant and animal cells.

A Prokaryote is a type of cell that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Examples include bacteria.

An organ system is a group of organs that work together to perform a specific function in the body.

Golgi Bodies receive materials from the endoplasmic reticulum, package them, and distribute them to other parts of the cell or outside the cell.

Cytoplasm is the gel-like substance within a cell that holds organelles and is the site of many cellular processes.

Chloroplasts are organelles found in plant cells that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

The nucleus is the organelle that contains the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls the cell's activities.

Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis in the cell, where amino acids are assembled into proteins.

The cell membrane is a protective barrier that surrounds the cell, controlling what enters and exits the cell.

Plant cells have a cell wall, chloroplasts, and large vacuoles, while animal cells do not.