Cell Flashcards
1
Q
About how much water is present in a cell?
A
60-80% water
2
Q
About how many cells are found in a human organism?
A
100 trillion cells
3
Q
What composes the cell theory?
A
- The basic structure of all living organisms
- Organism’s activity relies on cell’s collective activities
- Principle of Complementarity: cell’s activity depends on its anatomy, which determines its physiology
- Continuity of life has cellular basis
4
Q
What elements are found in a generalized cell?
A
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen
5
Q
How much percentage is Carbon in a cell?
A
11%
6
Q
How much percentage is Hydrogen in a cell
A
59%
7
Q
How much percentage is Oxygen in a cell
A
24%
8
Q
How much percentage is Nitrogen in a cell
A
3%
9
Q
How much percent of elements C, H, O, N, occupy the cell?
A
96.5%
