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BJU Biology
Chapter 3: Introduction to Cells
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| absorption | transport of dissolved substances into cells to serve as building blocks or energy sources |
| active transport | movement of materials across a cell membrane against the concentration gradient using cellular energy |
| cell | neat chamber shaped structure |
| cell membrane | serves as the outermost boundary of the cell; controls movement of substances into and out of the cell |
| cell theory | all living organisms are made up of cells that perform all the functions of living things; reproduction occurs |
| cell wall | protects and supports cell; found in plants, not in animals or humans |
| central vacuole | provides storage; regulates the turgidity of a cell; found in plants, not in animals or humans |
| chromatin material | a complex of DNA and surrounding proteins in the nucleus of the cell |
| colonial organism | collection of similar cells living together |
| contractile vacuole | collects and pumps water out of the cell; unicellular organisms use these |