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Vocab Word List #3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell | A basic unit of life |
| Cell Theory | A theory stating cells come from other living cells |
| Organelle(s) | cellular structure that carries functions throughout the cell |
| Organism | a living thing made up of cells |
| Cytology | biology of plant and animal cells |
| Nucleus | an organelle that contains DNA and controls most activities of the cell |
| Diffusion | movement of molecules from high concentration to low concentration |
| Osmosis | movement of water molecules from high concentration to low concentration |
| Active Transport | movement of molecules while using energy |
| Phagocytosis | to cover large cells |
| Pinocytosis | to enter a liquid into a cell |
| Semi-Permeable | to enter a liquid into a cell |
| Mitochondria | an organelle that releases ATP energy for the cell |
| Ribosome(s) | where amino acids make proteins |
| Cell Wall | organelle in plant cells that give the cell its structure |
| Viruses | a parasite that infects living organisms and may cause a disease |
| Cenriole(s) | organelle that helps with cell division |
| Chloroplast(s) | found in plant cells that produces its own food |
| Phylum | a level of taxonomic category |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | tube-like organelle that transports proteins throughout the cell |