science unit test Flashcards
Cell theory
All organisms are made of one or. more cells
All cells arise from pre-existing cells
Cells are the structural and functional unit of life
M- Metabolism
Living things undertake essential chemical reactions such as photosynthesis and respiration
R- Reproduction
Living things produce offspring either sexually or asexually
Sexually: Animals
Assexually: Bacterias
S- Sensitivity
living things respond to stimuli either external or internal.
H- Homeostasis
Living things seek to maintain a stable internal environment
Ex:
Cold- shivers
hot- sweat
E- Execreation
Living things exhibit the removal of waste products such as; CO2, Feces, and urine
N- Nutrition
Living things exchange materials and gases with the environment such as food minerals and o2.
G- Growth
Living things change shape or size throughout time.
Cytoplasm function
Provides a medium foe the orgnelles remains suspended
Nucleoid Function
Where the genetic material of the cell is located, controlling the activity and reproduction of prokaryotic cells.
Ribosomes
Responsible for making proteins
Cell wall
surrounding the cell membrane of plants algae funghi and bacteria
Cytoskeleton
Skeleton of the cell
Golgi apparatus
Organell that acts as the packing center of the cell
Nucleus
It controls the function of the cell and stores DNA