Living Environment Terms Flashcards
ATP
a source of energy that can be used and can be storage for energy
Ribosomes
the place for protein synthesis is taken place on
Nucleus
Storage of genetic information
Vaccine
A weakened version of the virus (NOT A LITTLE OF THE VIRUS)
Guard Cells
Cells that help a plant maintain homeostasis they do this by controlling water loss by opening and closing pores
cell
the basic unit of structure and function
that makes up all organisms
homeostasis
the ability of an organism to maintain a
stable internal environment even when
the external environment changes
cell respiration
the process in which nutrients are
broken apart, releasing the chemical
energy stored in them
organelle
a structure within the cell that carries
out a specific function
tissues
a group of specialized cells that
perform a specific function
organ
a body structure made of different
kinds of tissues combined to perform a
specific function
organ system
several organs that work together to
perform a major function in the body
cytoplasm
the jellylike substance that is between
the cell membrane and the nucleus and
that contains specialized structures
mitochondria
generate energy for cells
Autotrophs
organisms that make their own food
Prokaryotic
Cells with no nucellus or really any parts in them
Eukaryotes
Cells with Nucleuses and Cell-Bound organisms
Cell Membrane
A security system for cells to ensure right materials are entering it
Cell Wells
To protect cells of bad materials
Heterotrouphs
Organisms that depend on other organisms to make their food
Chloroplasts
Only in plants catch sunlight to turn into photosynthesis
Ecological Succession
Process over time of organisms in a ecological community
Biomagnification
Concentration of toxins spreading from organisms
Circulatory System
Delivers nutrients and oxygen to all cell in the body
