Cells Flashcards
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Cell
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Basic organizational unit of all living things. One thing in common is they all have membranes (phospholipids)
2
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Cell structure organization
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All cells contain DNA, and RNA & can synthesize proteins. Consists of nucleic acids, cytoplasm, and cell
membrane
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Tissues
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Cells that are grouped together
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Organs
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Tissues that are grouped together
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Systems
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Organs that are grouped together
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Organism
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A complete individual
7
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Cell Cycle
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Cell reproduces, growth cell, duplication of genetic
material, and cell division
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Cell Differentiation
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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
