Cell Structure and Function Flashcards
Why do different cells have different shapes
They have different shapes depending on their function.
Wha determines the cells’ size
It’s surface are - volume ratio
Where is the cell membrane located on a cell?
Located at the cell surface
What is the cell membrane responsible for
The movement of materials into and out of the cell
All living organisms are composed of what?
Organized parts known as cells
Heterotrophs
Consumers; cannot make their own food
Autotrophs
Producers; make their own food
All living organisms
Perform chemical reactions, change overtime/evolve, respond to their environment, reproduce, and maintain homeostasis
Homeostasis
The process where cells maintain a stable internal environment
Individual cells must complete these functions
Ingestion, Digestion, Cyclosis, Respiration, Biiosynthesis, Excretion, Excretion,Egestion, movement, reproduction, Irritability, and Secretions
Ingestion
The tweaking in of food and water
Digestion
The breaking down of food into smaller molecules so that it can be used by cells
Cyclosis
The movement of materials inside a cell
Respiration
Breaking down glucose into simpler substances and releasing the stored energy in a from the cell can use
Biosynthesis
Using the energy from foods to form new cell parts as in growth repair
Excretion
The removal of liquid waste from the cell
Egestion
The removal of solid waste from the cell
Movement
The process of group transportation