Cells Flashcards
atoms
smallest chemical molecules
molecules
2 or more atoms
macromolecules
proteins
carbohydrates
lipids
cellular
cells are the basic unit of life
tissue level
group of similar cells together
organ level
two or more tissues work together
organ system
group of organs working together
plasma cell membrane
provides a physical barrier between the intracellular envrinoment and the extracellular fluid
controls the inputs and outputs into the cell
nucleus
contains dna which controls cellular function by enconding for proteins
rough endo plasmic reticulum
modifies and transports protiens
folds and transports
smooth endoplasmic reticulum
syntheis of lipids
synthesis of steroid based hormones
breakdown glycogen to glucose
detoxify drugs
cilia
whiplike structures projections move substances in one directions
golgi apparatus
stacked flatterned membrane sacs modify concentrate package protein
peroxisomes
spherical membrane sacs contain enzymes breakdown, recycle damage cell
cytoskeleton
microfilament and microtubule
network of proteins that support cell structure