Light Microscope(s) Allows us to visualize the general features of a cell
Electron Microscope(s) Used to study the fine structures of a cell
Higher magnification than an light microscope
Scanning Electron Microscope(s) Microscope that allows us to see the features of a cell's surface as well as the
surfaces of internal structures
Transmission Electron Microscope(s) Microscope that allows us to see "through" parts of a cell to help determine cell
structure
Plasma Membrane Forms the outer boundary of a cell
Also called the cell membrane
Organelle(s) Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions
,Nucleus Contains the genetic material of a cell
Directs cell activity
Centrally located
Cytoplasm Located between the nucleus and the plasma membrane
Contains many organelles
Structure and Function The number and type of organelles within each cell type determines the cells
specific _____ and _____
Cell Metabolism The chemical reactions that occur within cells are referred to collectively as?
Heat This by-product produced during cell metabolism helps to maintain body
temperature
Communicate Cells produce and receive chemical and electrical signals which allow them to?
Gamete(s) Specialized cells of the body responsible for transmitting genetic information to
the next generation
, Main Functions of a Cell Cell metabolism and energy use
Synthesis of molecules
Communication
Reproduction and inheritance
Intracellular Substance(s) Substances inside of the cell
Extracellular Substance(s) Substances outside of the cell
Intercellular Another name for extracellular substances
Meaning "between cells"
Phospholipid(s) Predominant lipids of the plasma membrane
Cholesterol
Lipid Bilayer Double layer of phospholipid molecules
Forms a barrier between the inside and outside of the cell
Hydrophilic Polar, phosphate-containing ends ("heads) of the phospholipid bilayer
Electron Microscope(s) Used to study the fine structures of a cell
Higher magnification than an light microscope
Scanning Electron Microscope(s) Microscope that allows us to see the features of a cell's surface as well as the
surfaces of internal structures
Transmission Electron Microscope(s) Microscope that allows us to see "through" parts of a cell to help determine cell
structure
Plasma Membrane Forms the outer boundary of a cell
Also called the cell membrane
Organelle(s) Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions
,Nucleus Contains the genetic material of a cell
Directs cell activity
Centrally located
Cytoplasm Located between the nucleus and the plasma membrane
Contains many organelles
Structure and Function The number and type of organelles within each cell type determines the cells
specific _____ and _____
Cell Metabolism The chemical reactions that occur within cells are referred to collectively as?
Heat This by-product produced during cell metabolism helps to maintain body
temperature
Communicate Cells produce and receive chemical and electrical signals which allow them to?
Gamete(s) Specialized cells of the body responsible for transmitting genetic information to
the next generation
, Main Functions of a Cell Cell metabolism and energy use
Synthesis of molecules
Communication
Reproduction and inheritance
Intracellular Substance(s) Substances inside of the cell
Extracellular Substance(s) Substances outside of the cell
Intercellular Another name for extracellular substances
Meaning "between cells"
Phospholipid(s) Predominant lipids of the plasma membrane
Cholesterol
Lipid Bilayer Double layer of phospholipid molecules
Forms a barrier between the inside and outside of the cell
Hydrophilic Polar, phosphate-containing ends ("heads) of the phospholipid bilayer
