The Cell Flashcards
Cell
Smallest functional unit capable of carrying on all life processes
Cyto
Cell
Cytology
The study of cells
What are the two major types of cells
Prokaryotic
Eukaryotic
Prokaryotic
“Before the nucleus” ; does not contain a nucleus
Ex: Bacteria
Eukaryotic
Have a nucleus
Can be unicellular or multicellular
Ex of unicellular: yeast
Ex of multicellular: higher plants and animals
What are the similarities between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Basic metabolic functions
Ribosomes in cytoplasm
Plasma membranes
DNA
Homeostasis
Balance that is maintained by each cell reflects the equilibrium maintained by a continued hierarchy of organization used to study living things.
What is the level of organization? (Name from the smallest to the biggest)
AMCTOOOPCEB
Atom Molecule Cell Tissue Organ Organ system Organism Population Community Ecosystem Biosphere
Who discovered the cell?
Robert Hooke
What are the three main parts of nearly all mature eukaryotic cells?
Cytoplasm
Plasma membrane
Nucleus
Cytosol
Liquid content of the cell
Organelles
“Small organs”; refers to the structures that perform dedicated functions within the cell
How are organelles classified?
A.) bound by membrane
B.) have direct contact with the cytosol
