Flashcards: Fundamentals of Biology and Ecology — 10 cartões

Cell — basic unit?

All living organisms are made of cells.

Cell — definition?

Basic structural and functional unit of life.

Genotype — definition?

Genetic makeup of an organism.

Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic — difference?

Prokaryotic: no nucleus; Eukaryotic: nucleus present.

Morphology — study of?

External and internal organism structures.

Organelles — role?

Perform specific functions within the cell.

Cell Membrane — function?

Controls entry and exit of substances.

Cell Theory — statement?

All living things are made of cells.

Nucleus — function?

Controls cell activities and contains DNA.

Gene — definition?

DNA segment encoding a specific trait.