Flashcards: Fundamentals of Cell Biology and Evolution — 10 cartões

Cell — basic unit?

Fundamental structural and functional unit of life.

Prokaryotic cell — lacks?

Nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

Eukaryotic cell — has?

Nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

Organelle — function?

Performs specific functions within the cell.

Cell membrane — role?

Controls substance movement in and out.

Gene — defines?

Codes for specific proteins and traits.

Allele — variation?

Different versions of a gene.

Natural selection — mechanism?

Favors advantageous traits for survival.

Evolution — process?

Change in populations over generations.

Homeostasis — maintains?

Stable internal body environment.