Module 4 Flashcards
A ___ is the basic unit of all living things
Cell
Describe Eukaryotic cells
Complex cells with a membrane-bound nucleus & subcellular structures
All fungi, plants, and animals(including humans) are ___
Eukaryotes
Describe prokaryotic cells
- Simple cells
- most are unicellular organisms
Cells are organized into what two things?
Tissues & organs
What’s a plasma membrane?
A covering that regulates what comes into or leaves from the cell
What’s cytoplasm made up of?
Mixture or water, salts, proteins, & organelles
What’s the nucleus?
The control center of the cell
What’s the cytoplasm
A gelatin-like substance, plus structural fibers and organelles(but not the nucleus)
4 functions of the plasma membrane
1) covers and protects the cell
2) controls what goes in and out
3) links to other cells
4) tells other cells who it is
2 functions of cytoplasm & 2 things that cytoplasm is compromised of
1) gives cell it’s shape
2) contains structural(cytoskeleton) proteins
1) organelles except nucleus
2) cytosol
Where is the genetic information stored in a cells
Nucleus
What is the blueprints for the cells of the body?
DNA
What are somatic cells?
Those that are not part of the reproductive system which includes sperm & egg
RNA is made in ______
The nucleus