Org. Of Life vocab
How many categories of life are there?
Five
Cells are the basic unit of ____
Life
What are the 2 types of organisms? (HINT- ends in "cellular")
Unicellular and Multicellular
The stiff structure outside the cell membrane (Hint- Plant cells ONLY have them)
Cell Wall
a scientist who studies microscopic organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa
Microbiologist
Organs come together to form_____
Organ Systems
All living organisms are composed of one or more ____
cells
How many Characteristics of life are there?
Six
a crucial cellular organelle responsible for processing, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids (works like Amazon)
The Golgi Apparatus
The two main types of cell (HINT-- ___aryotic)
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic
part of the body that is made up of cells and tissues that perform a specific function
Organ
other cells
The ability to maintain steady internal conditions
Homeostasis
An organelle that is the "Powerhouse of the Cell"
Mitochondria
Plants always start as ____
seeds
Cells form ______ to make organs
Tissues
Robert Hooke
What are the two types of reproduction between one or more organisms?
Sexual and Asexual
The part of a cell that directs cell activities and contains important cellular information stored in DNA
Nucleus
the process where unspecialized cells (like stem cells) become specialized cells with distinct structures and functions
Cell Differentiation
Name the five categories of life ( IN ORDER )
Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems, Organisms
Which tool is used to view objects like cells that aren't visible to the naked eye?
Microscope
Name 4 Characteristics of Life
Organization, Growth and Development, Reproduction. Response to Stimuli, Use of Energy, Maintaining Homeostasis
a gel-like fluid within cells that holds organelles in place and supports various cellular processes.
Cytoplasm
small, distinct dots or strokes of pure, unmixed color to create images
Pointilism