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Biology Chp 7
Biology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell | Basic Units of Life |
| Compound Light Microscope | Uses a series of lenses to magnify objects in steps |
| Cell Theory | Made up of 3 ideas- 1.All organisms are composed of one or more cells. 2.The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization of organisms 3.All cells come from preexisting cells |
| Electron Microscope | Uses a beam of electrons instead of light to magnify structures up to 500,000 times their size |
| Organelle | a small specialized structure in a cell |
| Prokaryote | Cells w/o a Membrane bound organelle |
| Eukaryote | Cells w/ a Membrane bound organelle |
| Nucleus | The central membrane bound organelle that manages cellular functions |
| Organization | The orderly structure of cells in an organelle |
| Ion | An atom with a positive or negative electrical charge |
| Plasma Membrane | The flexible boundary between the cell and its environment |
| Selective Permeability | A process where a membrane allows some molecules to pass through while keeping others out |
| Phospholipid | Two fatty acid chains, a glycerol backbone, and a phosphate group |
| Fluid Mosaic Model | The model of the plasma membrane |
| Transport Protein | move needed substances or waste materials throughout the plasma membrane |