Question | Answer |
Organic Molecules | -Carbohydrates -Proteins -Lipids -Nucleic Acids |
Carbohydrates (Sugar - Glucose) | -Major source of energy and include sugars and starches |
Lipid | - Water-insoluble (Fats and oils) |
Nucleic Acid (One Nucleotide) | -Direct the instruction of proteins -Two types: DNA and RNA |
Protein (One Amino Acid) | - Nitrogen-containing compounds made up of chains of amino acids |
Cell Organelles | -Chloroplast -Golgi Body -Lysosomes -Mitochondria -Nucleus -Ribosome -Vacuole -Cell (plasma) membrane -Cell wall -Cytoplasm -Endoplasmic Reticulum -Cytoskeleton |
Cell Types | -Unicellular: organism that exists as a singular, independent cell -Multicellular: Organism that exists as specialized groups of cells; cells are organized into tissues that perform the same function; tissues from organs and organs make up an organ system -Prokaryote: Has nuclear material in the center of the cell, but is not enclosed by a nuclear membrane; no membrane-bound organelles; found in bacteria and blue-green bacteria -Eukaryote: Contain a clearly defined nucleus enclosed by a nuclear membrane and membrane-bound organelles; found in plants, animals, fungi, and protists |
Cell Theory | -The cell is the basic unit of life -All organisms are composed of cells -All cells come from pre-existing cells |
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