Apologia Biology Science Module About The Cell Flashcards

Here are some apologia biology science modules about the cell flashcards. The cell is the basic building block for all living organisms, and it is vital to know how it functions. By going through these flashcards, you will be able to learn some of the basic vocabulary used about cells. Be sure to check them out and see how much you will learn.

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Absorption
The transport of dissovled substances into cells. (161)
Digestion
The Breakdown of absorbed substances. (161)
Respiration
The breakdown of food molecules with a release of energy. (161)
Excretion
The removal of coluble waste materials. (162)
Egestion
The removal of non-solube waste materials. (162)
Secretion
The release of biosythesized substances. (162)
Homeostasis
Maintaining the status quo in a cell
Reproduction
Producing more cells
Cytology
The study of cells
Cell wall
A rigid structure on the outside of certian cells, usually plant and bacteria cells
Middle Lammella
The thin film between the cell walls of adjacent plant cells
Plasma Membrane
The semi-permeable membrane between the cell contents and either the cell wall or the cell's surrodings.
Cytoplasm
A jelly-like fluid inside the cell in which the organells are suspended
Ions
Substances in which at least one atom has an imbalance of protons and electrons.
Cytoplasmic Streaming
The motion of cytoplasm in a cell's contents