The cell

-Types of cells

what are the 4 types of Macromolecules

1. Proteins

2. Lipids

3. Carbohydrates

4. Nucleic Acids

5 Functions of Proteins

1. Provide structure

2. act as hormone

3. cell communication

4. protection from diseases

5. break down food

what is the function of Carbohydrates

Store energy

3 functions of Lipids

1. Long term storage of fats and lipids

2. structural functions

3. acts as a hormone

The function of Nucleic Acids

stores genetic information

What are the two types of cells

Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic

3 differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic

Prokaryotic:

• No nucleus

• smaller

• oval like shape

Eukaryotic:

• Nucleus

• Bigger

• circular shape

Define Nucleus

The central organelle in eukaryotic cells that contains the genetic material and controls cellular activities

Define Eukaryotic cell

a type of cell that has a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles

Define Prokaryotic cells

A type of cell lacking a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles

Define Mitochondria

Organelles responsible for cellular respiration, producing energy

How do cells reproduce (2)

mitosis and meiosis

what is an enzyme

A type of protein that acts as a biological catalyst in living organisms