Cell Types and Cell Structure Flashcards
What is the smallest unit of life that can replicate independently?
Cells
What are specialized structures that perform various jobs inside the cell called?
Organelles
What are cells with a nucleus called?
Eukaryotic Cells
What are cells without a nucleus called?
Prokaryotic Cells
What are Enzymes?
They are Biological Catalysts that speed up Chemical Reactions without being altered.
What are Enzymes essential for?
They are essential for:
- Respiration
- Digestion
- Muscle and Nerve Function
What is broken down by Protease into Amino Acids?
Proteins
What is broken down by Amylase into Maltose?
Starches
What is broken down by Lipase into Glycerol and Fatty Acids?
Lipids
Name the 4 Nucleotides.
- Adenine
- Thymine
- Cytosine
- Guanine
What is a Genetic Code?
It is a Sequence of Bases.
What is a Gene?
It is a Sequence of Bases that codes for a Protein.
Name the Eukaryotic Cells.
- Animal
- Plants
- Fungi
- Protists
Name a Prokaryotic Cell.
Bacteria
Where are Lipase made?
- Small Intestine
* Pancreas