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Cells vocab.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| chlorophyll | the green pigment found in chloroplasts that absorbs light energy required for photosynthesis |
| eukaryote | an organism composed of one or more cells that contain nuclei |
| flagellum | a tail-like structure on a cell that allows it to move |
| organ | a group of tissues that work together to perform a common function |
| organ system | a group of organs that work together to perform a common function |
| organism | a living thing |
| photosynthesis | the process by which green plants and some other organisms use water, sunlight, and carbon dioxide to make food |
| prokaryote | a single-celled organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles |
| tissue | a group of cells that work together to perform a common function |