Biology
Definition of cell biology
the study of cells
One of the main sources of food energy. Made up of simple sugars.
Carbohydrates
3 main parts of a eukaryotic cell
cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm
What does unicellular mean?
Consists of one cell
The arrangement of leaves on a plant stem is called what?
What is the definition of biology?
The study of living organisms
Lipids
What are some organelles in the cytoplasm
Ribosomes, mitochondria, vacuoles, golgi bodies, lysosomes
What does multicellular mean?
What type of tree loses it's leaves in the fall
deciduous
What branch of biology studies the chemical processes that happen within living organisms?
biochemistry
Complex molecules. Involved in nearly every chemical reaction supporting life. Made up of amino acids
Proteins
Word used to describe cell membranes. Allows some materials through it
semipermeable
What is mycology?
study of fungi
Name a plant that does not have vascular tissue
Moss
Sub-branch of microbiology that studies organisms that live on or inside other organisms, harming them
Parasitology
Most complex of all the molecules of life. Involved in the creation, repair, and reproduction of proteins. Made up of nucleotides
Nucleic acids
Cell membrane is made up of a double layer of what?
Phospholipids
What is the scientific study of plants?
Botany
Name 3 leaf characteristics that botanists use to classify plants
Leaf shape, leaf margin and vein arrangement
Branch of biology that is concerned with the systems of living organisms that protect from infection
Immunology
What is the green colored pigment that absorbs light so plants can make food
Chlorophyll
What are the powerhouses of the cell?
Mitochondria
Why is a virus not considered a living thing?
Can't reproduce itself
The small stalk that attaches a leaf to the stem
petiole