Unicellular Organisms

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Circulatory system

(aka cardiovascular system) This system works as the transportation highway for the body. It consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels. It transports substances such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nutrients in the body.

Eukaryotic

A cell characterized by the presence of a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Eukaryotas can be unicellular (protists) or multi-cellular (fungi, plants and animals).

Organ

A collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body

DNA

A complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes.

Binary fission

A form of asexual reproduction in single-celled organisms by which one cell divides into two cells of about the same size

Organ system

A group of organs that work together in performing vital body functions.

Flagellum

A long, hairlike structure that grows out of a cell and enables the cell to move.

Respiratory system

A system of organs, functioning in the process of gas exchange between the body and the environment, consisting especially of the nose, nasal passages, nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.

Where does cell division occur

All the tissues and organs of the body

Where does growth occur

All the tissues and organs of the body

Multicellular organisms

An organism which is made up of many different cells which work together

Prokaryotic

An organism whose cells do not have an enclosed nucleus, such as bacteria.Always unicellular

Why is cell division during adulthood primarily a replacement event

Cell division is balanced by the decrease in cell number through cell death

Cell levels of organization

Cells[smallest living unit]--->tissues[cells working together]--->organs[like heart]--->organisms[us]

Digestive system

Composed of the alimentary canal and accessory structures. Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, and ileum), large intestine (colon), and anus, Breaks down food into absorb-able units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells.

Photosynthesis

Conversion of light energy from the sun into chemical energy, 6CO2 + 6H2O + light --> C6H12O6 + 6O2,mostly used by plants

Osmosis

Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane

Why is respiration also referred to as gas exchange

During respiration, oxygen is removed from the environment and carbon dioxide is released back into the environment

Urinary system

Eliminates nitrogenous wastes from the body. Regulates water, electrolyte and acid-base balance of the blood.

Tissues

Groups of cells with a common structure and function.

What do multicellular organisms obtain through the processes of ingestion and digestion

In ingestion the food in turned into nutrients then digestion breaks down the food for nutrients

Gas exchange respiration

In plants and animals.Oxygen is removed from the environment as we breathe in and Carbon dioxide is released back as we breathe

Respiration

Inhalation and exhalation of air.Sugar molecules are broken down to produce ATP energy

Does waste removal happen at the cellular level in multicellular animals

It occurs in the digestive system

Unicellular Organisms

Living things made up of only one cell, carry out all the functions of life,reproduces through binary fission.

Multicellular

Made up of more than one cell.Plants and animals

Diffusion

Movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

The major difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms

Number of cells

Respiration

Occurs in the mitochondria, produces carbon dioxide,water and energy and releases energy

What perform respiration in multicellular animals

The organs and the tissues of the respiratory system

Transpiration

The process by which plants release water vapor into the air through stomata

What happens during the life process of growth in multicellular animals

They grow larger and start developing into adults

How are multicellular and unicellular organisms similar

They perform a number of life functions

How is oxygen used by the cells

They use the oxygen in chemical reactions with glucose or sugar that produce energy,water, and carbon dioxide.

Examples of multicellular organisms

animals, plants, protist.

What are the life functions

reproduction, digestion, growth,respiration,ingestion,waste removal,stimulus response

Phototropism

the orientation of a plant or other organism in response to light, either toward the source of light ( positive phototropism ) or away from it ( negative phototropism ).

Does respiration happen at the cellular level

yes


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