Cells Definition Flashcards
Resolution
The ability to distinguish two different points of an image
Magnification
How much larger the object is compared to real life
Cytoskeleton
A network of protein fibres which keep the cell’s shape by providing an internal framework
Hydrophobic
Water-hating
Hydrophilic
Water-loving
Partially permeable membrane
Only permeable to water and some solute molecules
Glycolipid
Lipids with carbohydrate chains attached to them
Glycoproteins
Protein which have a carbohydrate group attached to the polypeptide chain
Tissues
A collection of cells that are similar to each other and perform a common function
Organs
A collection of tissues working together to perform an overall life function
Organ system
Made up of several organs working together to perform an overall life function
Organs
A collection of tissues working together to perform a particular function
Division of labour
When organelles work together for the survival of the cell
Fluid mosaic model
A model that shows the components found in a membrane
Metabolism
Reactions that occur within a cell
