Cells Flashcards
Cell theory
all living things are composed of one or more cells
Eukaryote
Have a clear nucleus
Prokaryote
not a clear nucleus
organelle
tiny cellular structure that performs specific functions within a cell
flagella
enables sperm and bacteria to swim
cilia
eye lash
Passive transport
movements of ions and other atomic molecules
Concentration gradient
particles moving from a large space to a small place
Diffusion
spreading of something more widely
osmosis
molecules pass through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution into a more concentrated one
Hypertonic solution
a solution that contains more dissolved particles
Hypotonic solution
has a lower amount of particles
Isotonic solution
has the same osmolarity
Active transport
movements of ions
Endocytosis
taking in of matter by a living cell