Topic 3: Cells Flashcards
What is a Microscope?
A device for viewing small things the naked eye can’t see
What is a Cell?
The building blocks of every living thing
What is Multicellular?
An organism with two or more cells
What is Unicellular?
An organism with one cell
What is a Micrometer?
One Millionth of one meter
What is a Nanometer?
One Billionth of a Meter
What is Nanotechnology?
A developing field that will allow scientists to see very small things
What is a Nucleus?
The centre of eukaryotic cells that acts like the control center of the cell
What is a Chromosome?
Tiny thread like structure that contains DNA that holds genetic information
What is DNA?
A chemical substance found in all living organisms that contains genetic information
What is Mitosis?
The process of making new cells
What is Clone?
An identical copy of something
What is Cytokinesis?
The process where cytoplasm divides to make more cells
What is Infectious Disease?
Disease that can be transfers from one cell to another
What is an Antibiotic?
A drug used to kill bacteria inside you
