Functions of Cells Flashcards

What is the smallest unit capable of performing life functions?

A Cell

What are the two types of nutrition that cells perform to obtain energy?

Heterotrophic nutrition and autotrophic nutrition.

What is metabolism?

All the chemical reactions that occur in an organism.

What do cells excrete to maintain homeostasis?

Metabolic wastes.

What is homeostasis?

The maintenance of stable internal conditions in response to changing external environments.

What is a Prokaryotic Cell also known as?

Bacteria.

What is the typical size of Prokaryotes compared to Eukaryotes?

Prokaryotes are generally 10 mm in diameter, while Eukaryotes are about 100 mm in diameter.

What components make up a Prokaryotic Cell?

A membrane, cytoplasm, DNA, RNA, and ribosomes.

What is the purpose of regulation in cells?

To control metabolism and excretion.

How do heterotrophic organisms obtain energy?

By consuming other organisms.

What do cells synthesize using nutrients obtained from food?

Macromolecules.