Test #1 Flashcards
(39 cards)
Bacteria
A member of a large group of unicellular miccorganisms that have cell walls
Organelle
Specialized structures within a living cell
Organ
Different kinds of tissues joined together
Cell membrane
A membrane surrounding the layer to hold it together
Cytoplasm
A gel like substance containing chemicals
Nucelus
The control center of the cell
DNA
The chemical inside cells that has information about an organism
Ribosome
A protein builder of the cell
Mitochondria
An organelle that uses oxygen to breakdown food and release energy
Vacuole
Stores food, water and waste products
E.R.
The tubes that processes and transport protein within the cell
Golgi Body
Packages and deals out proteins outside the cell
Cell Wall
The outer part of the cell that provides structures
Chloroplast
Captures the light energy from the sun to make food
Lysosome
Breaks down substances
ATP
High-energy molecules that store enery so the cells can easily use.
Carbohydrates
Sugar and starch
Fats
A chemical that stores a large amount of energy
Protein
Another chemical that is important for life
Amino acid
A simple organic compound containing carboxyl and amino group
Nutrient
A substance that provides nourishment for growth and development
Digestion
The process of breaking down food the mechanical action
Respiration
The act of breathing
Homestasis
To be stable in multiple environments
