An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.

A specialized subunit within a cell that has a specific function.

A unicellular organism that lacks a membrane-bound nucleus.

An organism whose cells contain a nucleus and other organelles enclosed within membranes.

An organism that produces complex organic compounds from simple substances present in its surroundings.

An organism deriving its nutritional requirements from complex organic substances.

A genetic structure in a cell that can replicate independently of the chromosomes.

Deoxyribonucleic acid, the carrier of genetic information.

A membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's chromosomes.

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell.

A rigid layer lying outside the plasma membrane of the cells of plants, fungi, and bacteria.

The material within a cell, excluding the nucleus.

A complex molecular machine found within all living cells that performs biological protein synthesis.

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

An organelle involved in the synthesis of proteins and is studded with ribosomes.

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

An organelle involved in the synthesis of lipids and detoxification.

A complex of vesicles and folded membranes involved in secretion and intracellular transport.

Organelles that are the powerhouses of the cell, generating ATP through respiration.

An organelle found in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs.

A small set of microtubules arranged in a specific way, involved in cell division.

Organelles that contain digestive enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris.

Large, Central Vacuole

A large vacuole found in plant cells that stores nutrients and waste products.

Small, Temporary Vacuole

A small vacuole found in animal cells that stores nutrients and waste products temporarily.

A vacuole in some protozoans that expels excess liquid on contraction.

A slender threadlike structure that enables many protozoa, bacteria, and spermatozoa to swim.

Microscopic hair-like structures that extend outward from the surface of many animal cells.

Temporary arm-like projections of a eukaryotic cell membrane that are developed in the direction of movement.

A light-sensitive pigmented spot on the bodies of invertebrate animals and some unicellular organisms.

A ciliated channel found in certain protozoa and aquatic invertebrates that directs food to the mouth.

Small structures within a cell, consisting of fluid enclosed by a lipid bilayer, used for transport.

The process by which generic cells change into specific cells meant to do certain tasks within the body.

The process where a cell changes from one cell type to another.

A unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.

The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product.

The process of turning genes on and off.

The process of activating a gene so that it is expressed at a particular time.

The process in which cells make proteins.

A scientific theory which describes the properties of cells.

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

The process of breaking sugar into a form that the cell can use as energy.

Undifferentiated cells that can differentiate into specialized cells and can divide to produce more stem cells.

Undifferentiated cells found throughout the body that divide to replenish dying cells and regenerate damaged tissues.

Stem cells derived from the undifferentiated inner mass cells of a human embryo.

Cell Vocabulary Basics Flashcards

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Cell

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The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known living organisms.

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Tissue

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A group of cells that work together to perform a specific function.

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Macromolecule

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A large complex molecule, such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.

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Molecule

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A group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.

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Atom

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The basic unit of a chemical element.

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Organ

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A part of an organism that is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function.

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Organ System

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A group of organs that work together to perform one or more functions.

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