Introduction to Cells Flashcards
the study of cells
cytology
the functional and structural unit of life
cell
the theory that all living organisms are made up of microscopic units called cells and that these cells perform all the functions of living things
cell theory
organisms composed of just one cell. Some examples are bacteria, protozoans, some algae, and some fungi.
unicellular organism
organisms composed of multiple cells. some examples are some algae and fungi, all animals, humans, and plants
multicellular organism
a collection of similar cells living together. some multicellular organisms are colonial
colonial organism
a group of similar cells that work together to carry out a specific function
tissue
a group of tissues that perform a simple function
organ
a group of organs that work together to accomplish a life function
organ system
a specialized structure within a cell that performs a specific function
organelle
a cell that possesses both organelles and a nucleus that is surrounded by a nuclear membrane
eukaryotic
a cell that lacks a nuclear membrane and has only non-membrane-bound organelles; found in the kingdom Archaebacteria and Eubacteria
prokaryotic cell
controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell; the cellular membrane that forms the outermost boundary of a cells cytoplasm and also encloses membrane-bound organelles within the cell
cell membrane
2 layers of phospholipids that make up the cells membrane
lipid bilayer
protects and supports the cell; a rigid structure manufactured by the cell; located outside the cell membrane; often made of cellulose, silica, or other substances
cell wall
all the materials inside the cell membrane of a cell, excluding the nucleus
cytoplasm
transforms energy stored in sugar to usable cellular energy; a membrane-bound organelle responsible for the respiration of foods to release usable energy
mitochondrion
synthesises proteins; a non-membrane bound organelle associated with protein formation
ribosomes
synthesizes proteins and sterols and transports materials within the cell; a cellular structure consisting of a complex network of fine, branching tubules and interconnected folded membranes
endoplasmic reticulum
prepares substances to be secreted by the cell; membrane-bound organelle that deals with synthesis and packing of materials
Golgi apparatus
breaks down ingested substances, old organelles, and cytoplasmic molecules
lysosome
provides structure for the cell; necessary for movement and reproduction
cytoskeleton
microtubule
centrosome
microfilament
provide locomotion or move substances over the outer surface of the cell
flagellum
provide locomotion or move substances over the outer surface of the cell
cilium
plastid
chloroplast
provides storage
vacuole
provides storage; may contain enzymes for specific reactions
vesicle
turgor pressure
stores DNA; produces RNA
nucleus
nuclear envelope
chromatin material
nucleolus
isotonic
hypotonic solution
hypertonic solution
passive transport
facilitated diffusion
transport protein
active transport
endocytosis
phagocytosis
pinocytosis
exocytosis
transport of dissolved substances into cells to serve as building blocks or energy sources
absorption
enzymatic breakdown of substances to obtain building material of energy
digestion
assembly of organic compounds from smaller units obtained from digestion, absorption, or some other synthesis reaction in the cell; results in a cell’s growth, secretion, or replacing worn out cellular parts
synthesis
breakdown of food (usually glucose) with the release of energy
respiration
movement of the cell itself (locomotion) or movement of substance and structures inside the cell (internal movement)
movement
ability to respond to external factors that affect the operations of the cell; in other words the response or reaction of the cell to its environment
irritability
removal of soluble waste from the cell
excretion
elimination of nonsoluble waste from the cell
egestion
synthesis and release of substances from the cell
secretion
ability to maintain a steady state in the cell
homeostasis
formation of new cells
reproduction
collects and pumps water out of the cell
contractile vacuole
houses pigments and stores starches (special plastids, chloroplasts, are the site of photosynthesis.)
plastid
provides storage; regulates turgidity of cell
central vacuole