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Bio mid. vocab 1.2
Vocabulary for midterms
Term | Definition |
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Organ system | Two or more organs that work together to perform body functions |
Organ | a group of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body |
Tissue | similar cells that work together to perform a specialized function |
Cell | the basic unit of life |
Cell differentiation | process by which cells become specialized in structure and function |
Cell membrane | Controls the movement of material in and out of the cell |
Nucleus | the storehouse for most of the genetic information |
Mitochondrion | Provides energy to the cell |
Chloroplast | gel inside plant cell |
Prokaryotic cells | for plants |
Eukaryotic cells | for cells |
Lysosome | FINNISH |
Golgi apparatus | post office |
Endoplasmic reticulum ER | FINNISH |
Rough endoplasmic reticulum [rough ER] | FINNISH |
Ribosomes | proteins |
Vacuole | FINNISH |