bio Flashcards
prokaryotic cell
do not have a nelous
Eukaryotic cell
in all living things.
cell theory
cells are the building blocks of life.
concentration
amount of solute.
characteristics of living things
-have a life span
-grow in size
- reproduce
-require energy
- produce waste
- respond to changes in their environment
what is another name for cell division?
mitosis
types of tumors
primary + metastasis
primary toumor?
-breaks away from original
- move to different parts of the body
metastasis tumor
is why cancer is a dangerous disease.
which organelles have the genetic information from organisms?
nuclous
law of diffusion?
particles move from a high to low concentration.
cause of cancer?
carcinogen. (environment)
hereditary (genetics)
apoptosis?
checkpoint where the cell cannot be fixed. apoptosis means cell death or destruction.
Tissue
collection of similar cells that make a limited function.
connective tissue
provides support and protection for parts of the body.