Question

vocabulary
for the following vocabulary words, use the internet to search for an appropriate definition and type it in the space provided below.

word\tdefinition
cytoplasm\tentirely of the cell contained by the cell membrane
mitochondria\ttype answer here.
nucleus\tgenetic info of the cell is housed
cell membrane\ttype answer here.
chloroplast\ttype answer here.
vacuole\ttype answer here.

Explanation:

To solve this, we'll provide definitions for each vocabulary term related to cell biology:

Mitochondria

Step1: Recall cell organelle function

Mitochondria are organelles in cells.

Step2: Define its role

They are the "powerhouses" of the cell, generating ATP (energy) through cellular respiration.
Definition: Organelles in cells that produce energy (ATP) via cellular respiration, often called the cell’s “powerhouse.”

Cell Membrane

Step1: Identify structure/function

The cell membrane is a lipid - bilayer structure.

Step2: Explain its role

It encloses the cell, regulates the entry/exit of substances (selectively permeable), and protects the cell.
Definition: A semi - permeable lipid bilayer that surrounds the cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out and protecting the cell.

Chloroplast

Step1: Recall plant cell organelle

Chloroplasts are found in plant (and some algae) cells.

Step2: Define its function

They conduct photosynthesis, using light energy to convert CO₂ and H₂O into glucose and O₂, and contain chlorophyll.
Definition: Organelles in plant/algal cells that carry out photosynthesis, using chlorophyll to convert light energy into chemical energy (glucose) and releasing oxygen.

Vacuole

Step1: Recall cell structure

Vacuoles are membrane - bound sacs in cells.

Step2: Explain its function

In plant cells, they store water, nutrients, waste; in animal cells, they are smaller and aid in storage/transport.
Definition: Membrane - bound sacs in cells that store water, nutrients, waste, or help maintain cell turgor (larger in plant cells, smaller in animal cells).

Final Table (with all definitions, correcting the initial “Cytoplasm” typo: “Entirely of the cell” → “Entire contents of the cell”)

Word	Definition
Mitochondria	Organelles in cells that produce energy (ATP) via cellular respiration, often called the cell’s “powerhouse.”
Nucleus	Genetic info of the cell is housed (it contains DNA, controls cell activities, and is the cell’s “control center”).
Cell Membrane	A semi - permeable lipid bilayer that surrounds the cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out and protecting the cell.
Chloroplast	Organelles in plant/algal cells that carry out photosynthesis, using chlorophyll to convert light energy into chemical energy (glucose) and releasing oxygen.
Vacuole	Membrane - bound sacs in cells that store water, nutrients, waste, or help maintain cell turgor (larger in plant cells, smaller in animal cells).

(If you only need individual definitions, you can extract the relevant one from the table above.)

Answer:

To solve this, we'll provide definitions for each vocabulary term related to cell biology:

Mitochondria

Step1: Recall cell organelle function

Mitochondria are organelles in cells.

Step2: Define its role

They are the "powerhouses" of the cell, generating ATP (energy) through cellular respiration.
Definition: Organelles in cells that produce energy (ATP) via cellular respiration, often called the cell’s “powerhouse.”

Cell Membrane

Step1: Identify structure/function

The cell membrane is a lipid - bilayer structure.

Step2: Explain its role

It encloses the cell, regulates the entry/exit of substances (selectively permeable), and protects the cell.
Definition: A semi - permeable lipid bilayer that surrounds the cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out and protecting the cell.

Chloroplast

Step1: Recall plant cell organelle

Chloroplasts are found in plant (and some algae) cells.

Step2: Define its function

They conduct photosynthesis, using light energy to convert CO₂ and H₂O into glucose and O₂, and contain chlorophyll.
Definition: Organelles in plant/algal cells that carry out photosynthesis, using chlorophyll to convert light energy into chemical energy (glucose) and releasing oxygen.

Vacuole

Step1: Recall cell structure

Vacuoles are membrane - bound sacs in cells.

Step2: Explain its function

In plant cells, they store water, nutrients, waste; in animal cells, they are smaller and aid in storage/transport.
Definition: Membrane - bound sacs in cells that store water, nutrients, waste, or help maintain cell turgor (larger in plant cells, smaller in animal cells).

Final Table (with all definitions, correcting the initial “Cytoplasm” typo: “Entirely of the cell” → “Entire contents of the cell”)

Word	Definition
Mitochondria	Organelles in cells that produce energy (ATP) via cellular respiration, often called the cell’s “powerhouse.”
Nucleus	Genetic info of the cell is housed (it contains DNA, controls cell activities, and is the cell’s “control center”).
Cell Membrane	A semi - permeable lipid bilayer that surrounds the cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out and protecting the cell.
Chloroplast	Organelles in plant/algal cells that carry out photosynthesis, using chlorophyll to convert light energy into chemical energy (glucose) and releasing oxygen.
Vacuole	Membrane - bound sacs in cells that store water, nutrients, waste, or help maintain cell turgor (larger in plant cells, smaller in animal cells).

(If you only need individual definitions, you can extract the relevant one from the table above.)