Bio1100
Smallest component of an element that retains its properties
Atom
the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known organisms
DNA
All living (biotic) and non living (abiotic) components of the environment in a given area at a given time
System
The central, membrane-bound "control center" of a eukaryotic cell that stores genetic material (DNA) and regulates cell activities like growth, metabolism, and reproduction
Nucleus
Each cell is an independent organism that must perform all function of life
Unicellular
All living organisms of different species interacting in an area
Community
Small cluster of atoms held together by chemical bonds
Molecule
The thick, jelly-like substance that fills the inside of a cell. It is found between the cell membrane and the nucleus, holding all the cell’s internal parts (organelles) in place
Cytoplasm
All life and environment supporting life on earth cell theory
Biosphere
tiny molecular machines found inside all living cells that act as factories to produce proteins
Ribosomes
Group of individual cells that are physically connected and have division or labor ex: cyanobacteria
(can survive if seperated from the group)
Colonial
A thin, flexible, oily layer that layer that surrounds every living cell. acting as a protective boundary from the environment.
Cell Membrane
All individuals of a single species living within the bound of a specified area
Population
a cell organelle that acts as the "post office" or "shipping center" of the cell
Golgi Apparatus
An individual living thing
Organism
a rigid, protective outer layer that surrounds the cell membrane of plants, fungi, bacteria, and algae, but is absent in animal cells
Cell Wall
Collectives of specialized cells that are dependant on eachother for survival ex: human organ system
Multicellular
Membrane bound subcellular structure that performs a specific function within a cell
Organelle
Collection of tissue that together provide specific functions
Organ
a small, membrane-bound organelle found in animal cells that acts as the cell's "recycling center" or "stomach"
Lysosome
a specialized, green-colored structure (organelle) inside plant and algae cells that acts as a tiny solar-powered factory
Chloroplast
*All organisms are made of one or more cell
*The cell is the simplest collection of matter that can live
*Cell structure is correlated with cell function
*All cells arise from pre existing cells
Cell theory
A vast, interconnected network of membrane-enclosed sacs and tubes found in eukaryotic cells, acting as the cell's manufacturing and transportation hub
Endoplasmic Reticulum
A large, liquid-filled sac found in the center of plant cells that acts as a storage tank and structural support system
Central Vacuole
Group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function
Tissue