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Science vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bacteria | Single celled organisms that have no nucleus |
| Binary Fission | A form of asexual reproduction in which one cell divides, forming 2 identical cells. |
| Cellular Repiration | The process that releases energy by breaking down glucose and other molecules in the presence of oxygen. |
| Conjugation | A form of sexual reproduction in which a unicellular organism transfers some of it's genetic material to another unicellular organism. |
| Cytoplasm | The thick fluid region of a cell located inside the cell membrane or between the cell membrane and nucleus. |
| Decomposer | An organism that gets energy by breaking down wastes and dead organisms, and returns raw materials to the soil and water. |
| Endospore | A structure produced by prokaryotes, such as bacteria, in unfavorable conditions; a thick wall encloses the DNA and some of the cytoplasm |
| Flagellum | A long, whip like structure that helps a cell move around. |
| Pasteurization | A process of heating food to a temperature that high enough to kill most harmful bacteria without changing the taste of the food. |
| Ribosome | A small grain-shaped organelle in the cytoplasm of the cell of that produces proteins. |