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NCVPS BIO Mod13L1
Mini-vocabulary review for Module 13 Lesson 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| nucleus | The control center of the cell |
| plasma membrane | Controls what enters and leaves the cell |
| mitochondria | Provides energy for the cell; Site of cellular respiration |
| vacuoles | Stores water, food, and waste inside the cell |
| chloroplasts | Site of photosynthesis |
| ribosome | Site of protein synthesis |
| prokaryote | Simple cells with no membrane-bound organelles or nucleus; bacteria |
| eukaryote | Complex cells with nuclei and membrane-bound organelles; plants, animals and fungi |
| homeostasis | Balance maintained by an organism |
| Passive transport | The movement of molecules with the concentration gradient without using energy. |
| Active transport | The movement of molecules against the concentration gradient using ATP. |
| interphase | The longest phase of the cell cycle; a period of growth before cell division |
| mitosis | The process of cell division used by somatic cells for growth and repair. |
| cytokinesis | The last phase of the cell cycle; two new identical daughter cells are formed |