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Cells Quiz #1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| abiotic | Any nonliving component of an environment |
| biotic | Describes living factors in the environment. |
| cell | The smallest unit that is able to perform the basic functions of life |
| cell theory | 1. every living thing is made of 1 or more cells 2. Cells carry out the functions needed to support life 3. cells come only from other living cells |
| Characteristics of Life | 1. organization 2. ability to grow & develop 3. ability to respond to the environment 4. ability to reproduce |
| chloroplasts | Organelle in a plant that contains chlorophyll, a chemical that uses energy from sunlight to make sugar |
| differeniation | The changing of a cell to a specialized type |
| microscope | An instrument that uses glass lenses to magnify an object |
| mitochondria | Organelle that releases energy by using oxygen to break down sugars. |
| multicellular | An organism made of many cells |
| nucleus | The organelle in a cell that contains the genetic information |
| organ | A structure that is made up of different tissues working together |
| organ system | A group of organs working together |
| organelle | A structure in a cell that is enclosed by a membrane and performs a specific function |
| organism | An individual living thing, made up of 1 or more cells, that is capable of growing and reproducing |
| specialization | The specific organization of a cell and its structures that allows it to perform a specific function |
| tissue | A group of similar cells that are organized to do a specific job |
| unicellular | An organism made of a single cell. |