Glossary 1.6
The glossary provides definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts essential to understand the topic in the lesson. Be sure to familiarize yourself with each term before attempting the lesson glossary quiz.
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Amyloplastan organelle that stores starch | |
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Cell wallthe outer barrier of a plant cell; the cell wall surrounds the plasma membrane and give structure to the plant | |
Chloroplasta double-membrane-bound organelle that contains enzymes and pigments that are used to perform photosynthesis in eukaryotic cells | |
Chromoplastan organelle that makes and stores pigments other than chlorophyll | |
Cilliatiny hairlike structures that move water and mucus in eukaryotes; used for movement of prokaryotic cells | |
Cytoskeletona dynamic system of filaments that provides cell structure, helps with cell division, and enables the cell and inner organelles to move around | |
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Endomembrane systema group of interacting organelles between the nucleus and the plasma membrane | |
Endoplasmic reticulum (ER)a membrane bound organelle that is folded into flattened sacs and tubes, and is often an outgrowth of the nuclear envelope in a eukaryotic cell | |
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Flagelluma whiplike tail that is used in propulsion of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells | |
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Golgi bodyan organelle with folded membranes where the final packaging of proteins occurs | |