Cells Flashcards
Cell
Basic organizational unit of all living things. One thing in common is they all have membranes (phospholipids)
Cell structure organization
All cells contain DNA, and RNA & can synthesize proteins. Consists of nucleic acids, cytoplasm, and cell
membrane
Tissues
Cells that are grouped together
Organs
Tissues that are grouped together
Systems
Organs that are grouped together
Organism
A complete individual
Cell Cycle
Cell reproduces, growth cell, duplication of genetic
material, and cell division
Cell Differentiation
Helps determine the cell type for each cell, process is controlled by genes of each cell (zygote). Following the directions of the genes, a cell builds certain proteins and other substances to set it apart as a specific type of cell