Term Definitioncytoplasm Entire contents of the cell inside the plasma membrane, excluding the nucleus.DNA Deoxyribonucleic acid; nucleic acid that is the genetic material of all organisms.endoplasmic reticulum Organelle that is the site of lipid synthesis and protein modification.eukaryote Organism with cells containing a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.eukaryotic cell Cell that contains a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.Golgi apparatus Organelle that processes and packages proteins.mitochondria Organelle of the cell in which energy is generated.mitochondrion (plural mitochondria): Organelle of the cell in which energy is generated.nucleus Cell structure that contains the genetic material, DNA.organelle Structure within the cell that has a specific role.plasma membrane The lipid barrier that surrounds the cell; known as the cell membrane.prokaryote Organism that lacks a nucleus; i.e. bacteria.prokaryotic cell Cell without a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.ribosome Organelle in which proteins are made (protein synthesis).
