Biological Hierarchy of the Body/Cell Structure and Function Flashcards
Help build cells
Chemicals
Chemicals that are essential to life
Macromolecules
Basic unit of life
Cells
Made up of cells that have similar structure and function
Tissues
Made of up tissues that work together to preform a specific function
Organ System
Made up of one or more organs
Organism
4 types of marcromolecules
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleic Acids
How many different types of cells in human body
250+
4 types of tissue
Epithelial, Muscle, Connective, and Nervous
Thin layer of protein and fat that surrounds the cell
Cell Membrane
____ ____ has selective permeability
Cell Membrane
Jelly-like substance that contains the cells organelles
Cytoplasm
____ helps support and suspend structures inside cell membrane
Cytoplasm
____ transfers materials req for cellular processes
Cytoplasm
Organelle that helps with the packaging and transporting of molecules within the cell ____ _____ & ____ _____ _____
Golgi Apparatus; Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
____ ____ helps process proteins as well as lipid molecules
Golgi Apparatus
Organelles that contain enzymes that break down food and other molecules
Lysosomes
_____ aid in digestion and recycle old cell materials
Lysosomes
Organelles destroy any invading bacteria/viruses
Lysosomes
Organelle produces energy for the cell (Powerhouse)
Mitochondria
Mitochondria converts nutrients into ___ which is the cells energy source
ATP
Organelle that contains cells hereditary information
Nucleus
What is hereditary information also known as
DNA
____ responsible for cells growth reproduction and function
DNA
Organelles that help synthesize proteins ____ & ____ ___ ___
Ribosomes ; Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
____ are essential for cells to carry out functions
Proteins
Where are ribosomes found
In Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum or floating around in Cytoplasm
Organelle that helps with the packaging and transporting of molecules specifically LIPIDS within the cells
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
This organelles does not contain any ribosomes
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Involved in carbohydrate metabolism
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Organelle activates toxins along with harmful metabolic products
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Organelle that stores food, water, and other material
Vacuole
Organelle that helps maintain the shape of a cell
Vacuole
