Cells The Basic Unit Of Life Flashcards
Cell
Structure that contains all materials needed for life
Tissue
Groups of cells that work to perform a jog in the body
Organ
2 or more tissues working together
Organ system
When organs work together in groups
Organism
Anything can live on its own
Division of labor
Cells performing special functions are better at Their job
Cellular specilaztion
Certain cells do certain things
Population
Same species living in same area
Community
Populations of different species in some area
Ecosystem
Community of organisms non living things in there environment
Biosphere
The part of the earth where life exists
Robert Hooke
Discovered the cell
Cell wall
A structure that supports some of cells provides strength support to the cell membrane
Cell membrane
A phospholipid layer that covers the inside of a cell
Cytoplasm
A cellular fluid surrounding a cells organelles
Ribosome
A small organelle in cells where proteins are made from amino acids
Mitochondria
Cells organelles surrounded by two membranes that break down food molecules that make atp
Vacuole
A large membrane cover structure found in plant and animal cells
Lysosomes
A special vessel in a cell the digests food particles waste and forgin envaders
Chloroplasts
An organelles found in plant algae cells where photosynthesis accors
