BIO TEST VOCAB Flashcards
Tissue
Group of cells for specific function
Organ
Group of tissues for specific function
Organ System
Group of organs for complex function
Receptor
Molecule that binds to specific substance
Osmosis
Movement / Diffusion of molecules through SPM
Diffusion
Movement from high to low concentrated area
Nucleus
Brain of the cell
Prokaryote
Type of cell with no nucleus and only ribosomes
Eukaryote
Type of cell with nucleus & organelles
Mitochondria
Powerhouse of cell
Hypertonic
Higher concentrated solution
Hypotonic
Lower concentrated solution
Homeostasis
Stable internal state of organism
Cell
Basic structure/unit of life
Chloroplast
Organelle only found in plant cells : contains chlorophyll and allows photosynthesis