Atoms & Molecules Flashcards
Membrane
selective permeable due to phospholipid bilayer
allow some to pass in and some stop from entering
Receptors
have binding sites for specific molecules to initiate cell signalling pathway
- a protein, it’s recieves signal from other cells
Enzymes
Increase the chemical reaction
Transport PRotein
Move material through cell membrane
Cell Adhesion Molecules
Allow cells to interact with others
Atom
smallest unit of matter with properites of chemical elements
molecules
2+ atoms joined by chemical bones
Macromolecule
a very large molecule
- carbs, lipids, proteins, nucleic acid
Organelle
submit within cells that has specific functinos
-mitochondria, nucleus, etc
cells
smallest unit of life
tissues
group of cells that work toegether fpr specific function
Organ
group of tissues that work together for specific function
Organ System
group of organ that work together for specificfunction
Organism
individual human being