Animal Cell Vocabulary

Animal Cell Vocabulary

cell membrane

the thin layer of protein and fat that surrounds the cell.  

cytoplasm

the jellylike material outside the cell nucleus in which the organelles are located. Cite of most of the cell activity.

lysosome

round organelles surrounded by a membrane and containing digestive enzymes.

nucleus

spherical body containing many organelles, including the nucleolus. The nucleus controls many of the functions of the cell

mitochondria

are membrane-bound cell organelles (mitochondrion, singular) that generate most of the energy needed to power the cell's reactions.

Multiple Choice

Cells are the basic unit of life

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

All living _______ are composed of cells

• fossils

• things

Multiple Choice

________ come from pre-existing cells

• Cells

• life