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Bio cell
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell | it is the basic structural and functional unit of life . it was discovered by robert hooke in 1665 |
| functional unit of life | every living organisms is made up of one or more cells all the functions of a living organism occur in the cell thus it is called the functional unit of life |
| cell membrane/plasma membrane | outermost covering of an animal cell hence it protects the cell from the outer environment. allows only selected molecules to enter and exit and thus is called a selectively permeable membrane made up of proteins and lipids, flexible |
| endocytosis | the bulk transfer of materials from outside to inside a cell due to the flexibility of the plasma membrane e.g. trapping of food by amoeba |
| cell wall | outermost covering of every plant cell made up of cellulose and is rigid provides shape and supports the plant body. enables to withstand the stresses of environment protects the cell from disease causing microbes and injury prevents bursting from large s |