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Section 7.1-7.2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell | The basic units of lliving organisms |
| Cell theory | All organisms are composed of one or more cells The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization of organisms All cells come from preexisting cells |
| Compound light microscope | Uses a series of llenses to magnify object in steps |
| Electron microscope | Uses a beam of electrons instead of light to magnify objects |
| Eukaryote | Contain membrane bound organelles |
| Nucleus | The central membrane bound organelle that manages cellular function |
| Organelle | Small specialized structure |
| Prokaryotes | Dont have membrane bound organelles |
| Fluid mosaic model | Model of the plasma membrane |
| Phospholipid | Has a glycerol backbone, two fatty acid chains, and a phosphate group |
| Plasma membrane | The flexible boundary between the cell and its enviroment |
| Selective permeability | A process in which a membrane allows some molecules to pass through while keeping others out |
| Transport proteins | Move needed substances or waste materials through the plasma membrane. |