Biological Hierarchy of the Body/Cell Structure and Function Flashcards

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1
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Help build cells

A

Chemicals

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2
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Chemicals that are essential to life

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Macromolecules

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3
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Basic unit of life

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Cells

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4
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Made up of cells that have similar structure and function

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Tissues

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5
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Made of up tissues that work together to preform a specific function

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Organ System

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6
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Made up of one or more organs

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Organism

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7
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4 types of marcromolecules

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleic Acids

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8
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How many different types of cells in human body

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250+

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9
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4 types of tissue

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Epithelial, Muscle, Connective, and Nervous

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10
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Thin layer of protein and fat that surrounds the cell

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Cell Membrane

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11
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____ ____ has selective permeability

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Cell Membrane

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12
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Jelly-like substance that contains the cells organelles

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Cytoplasm

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13
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____ helps support and suspend structures inside cell membrane

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Cytoplasm

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14
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____ transfers materials req for cellular processes

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Cytoplasm

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15
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Organelle that helps with the packaging and transporting of molecules within the cell ____ _____ & ____ _____ _____

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Golgi Apparatus; Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

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16
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____ ____ helps process proteins as well as lipid molecules

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Golgi Apparatus

17
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Organelles that contain enzymes that break down food and other molecules

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Lysosomes

18
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_____ aid in digestion and recycle old cell materials

A

Lysosomes

19
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Organelles destroy any invading bacteria/viruses

A

Lysosomes

20
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Organelle produces energy for the cell (Powerhouse)

A

Mitochondria

21
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Mitochondria converts nutrients into ___ which is the cells energy source

A

ATP

22
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Organelle that contains cells hereditary information

A

Nucleus

23
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What is hereditary information also known as

A

DNA

24
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____ responsible for cells growth reproduction and function

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DNA

25
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Organelles that help synthesize proteins ____ & ____ ___ ___

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Ribosomes ; Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

26
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____ are essential for cells to carry out functions

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Proteins

27
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Where are ribosomes found

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In Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum or floating around in Cytoplasm

28
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Organelle that helps with the packaging and transporting of molecules specifically LIPIDS within the cells

A

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

29
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This organelles does not contain any ribosomes

A

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

30
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Involved in carbohydrate metabolism

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Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

31
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Organelle activates toxins along with harmful metabolic products

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Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

32
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Organelle that stores food, water, and other material

A

Vacuole

33
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Organelle that helps maintain the shape of a cell

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Vacuole