Week 1 Practice Flashcard - The Cell and its Parts

Front

What is the term for different types of tissues working together to perform a function?

Back

Organs

Front

What do we call groups of organs working together to perform a function?

Back

Systems

Front

Where is DNA found inside a cell?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What is the jelly-like material inside the cell called?

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

What is the name of the porous boundary that separates a cell from its surroundings?

Back

Cell Membrane

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell

Front

What are specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions?

Back

Organelles

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

Front

What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

To store genetic information and control cell activities.

Front

What is cytoplasm primarily composed of?

Back

Water, salts, and organic molecules.