Cell Functions
the study of cells
Cytology
The ability to combine simple compounds into complex molecules
Synthesis
the ability to create more cells
reproduction
the random motion of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration until its concentration becomes equal throughout the area
Diffusion
A solution with a low solute concentration relative to another solution
hypotonic
the ability to maintain internal stability
Homeostasis
The ability to release biosynthesized substances
secretion
a jellylike dluid inside the cell wall in which the organelles are suspended
cytoplasm
The process of moving particles into the cell by means of vesicles forming from the cell membrane
Endocytosis
A solution with a high solute concentration relative to another solution
the ability to release energy from the breakdown of food or molecules
respiration
The ability to remove soluble waste from the cell
excretion
tiny circular structure that carries out a specific function necessary for the cell to survive
organelle
The process of moving particles out of the cell by means of cesicle membranes fusing with the cell membrane
exocytosis
A solution with the same solute concentration relative to another solution
Isotonic
the ability to distribute or circulate molecules
Transport
the ability to respond to stimuli
irritability
a cell with no nucleus or distinct membrane-bound organelles
prokaryotic cell
the ingenstion of large solid particles by a cell
phagocytosis
Collapse of a walled cell's cytoplasm due to lack of water
Plasmolysis
the ability to take in nutrients
ingestion
the ability to remove nonsoluble, undigested waste from the cell
egestion
eukaryotic cell
the ingestion of surrounding fluids by a cell
pinocytosis
The rupturing of a cell due to excess internal pressure