Cell Theory
Definition: The Cell Theory has 3 parts. 1) All living things are made of one or more cells 2) Cells are the basic units of structure and function in organisms 3) All cells arise from existing cells Analogy: The cell theory is like a religion because they both include beliefs and ideas. |
Central Vacuole
Definition: Large, membrane-bound space in a plant cell that stores water and may contain many substances, including ions, nutrients, and wastes Analogy: The central vacuole is like a refrigerator because they both store nutrients, minerals, and water |
Cilia
Definition: Short, hairlike structures that protrude from the surface of some eukaryotic cells Analogy: Cilia is like a fish's tail because they both help the organism move around in its environment. |
Compound Light Microscope
Definition: light microscope that uses two lenses Analogy:n A compound light microscope is like a pair of binoculars because they both provide a closer look in an area. |
Endocytosis
Definition: The movement of a substance into a cell by a vesicle Analogy: Endocytosis is like a vacuum because something enters both of them. |
Equilibrium
Definition: A condition in which the concentration of a substance is equal throughout a space Analogy: Equilibrium is like a sea saw at the park because they both maintain balance |
Eukaryotic
Definition: An organism whose cells have a nucleus Analogy: A eukaryote is like a house because they both have different components that allow them to function. |
Hypotonic Solution
Definition: A solution that causes a cell to swell because of osmosis Analogy: A hypotonic solution is like a balloon because they both expand and explode. |
Mitochondria
Definition: An organelle that harvests energy from organic compounds to make ATP Analogy: The mitochondria is like a battery because they both provide energy. |
Osmosis
Definition: the diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane Analogy: Osmosis is like a rocket because the rocket travels through the atmosphere just like water travels through a permeable membrane. |