Cells Flashcards
- cell theory
cell theory is a scientific theory which describes the properties of cells. These cells are the basic unit of structure in all organisms and also the basic unit of reproduction.
- cell
the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, typically microscopic and consisting of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane.
- multicellular
Plants and animals, people are multicellular which means “made of many cells”
- unicellular
Unicellular are single-called organisms
- specialized cells
That is they perform specific functions that benefit the entire organism.
- tissue
A tissue is a group of similar else that work to perform a specific function.
- organ
An organ, such as your brain, is made of different kinds of tissues that function together
- organ system
An organ system is a group of organs that work toge her to perform a major function.