Cells Flashcard

Front

Cells come from ______.

Back

other preexisting cells

Front

Osmosis is a form of ______________.

Back

Passive Transport

Front

_______ are the smallest units of life because they grow, reproduce, respond, and use energy.

Back

cells

Front

What is unicellular?

Back

one cell

Front

Which cell structure acts as a brain/control center for the cell?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

Regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

Front

Define prokaryotic cells.

Back

Cells without a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.

Front

What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

Back

Produces energy through cellular respiration.

Front

What is the difference between active and passive transport?

Back

Active transport requires energy; passive transport does not.

Front

What is a multicellular organism?

Back

An organism made up of many cells.