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Life Science Review
Vocabulary Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cell wall | supports and protects the cell |
| chloroplast | site of photosynthesis in the cell |
| cytoplasm | gel like liquid the holds the cell organelles |
| vacuole | large storage vesicle used for storing water and minerals |
| golgi apparatus | inspects and packages proteins |
| mitochondria | powerhouse of the cell |
| smooth endoplasmic reticulum | contains enzymes that perform cellular functions |
| rough endoplasmic reticulum | highway of the cell |
| nucleus | boss of the cell, contains the DNA |
| nucleolus | makes ribosomes |
| cell membrane | controls what gets in and out of the cell |
| ribosomes | make protein |
| lysosomes | helps to clean the cell |
| centrioles | structures that aid in cell division |
| unicellular | made of one cell |
| multicellular | made up of many cells |
| organism | any living thing |
| cell | smallest structural unit of any living thing |
| cell theory | basic characteristics of all cells |
| organelle | small bodies in the cell that perform specialized tasks |
| DNA | genetic material |
| prokaryote | single celled organism with no organelles |
| eukaryote | multi celled organism with organelles and DNA in the nucleus |
| tissue | cells with similar functions coming together |
| organs | tissue with similar functions coming together |
| digestive system | breaks down nutrients and gets rid of waste for an organism |
| respiratory system | brings in oxygen for an organism |
| circulatory system | transports nutrients in the form of blood throughout an organism |
| vascular | system of vessels or tubes to transport water and nutrients |
| non-vascular | plants without a vascular system |
| epithelial tissue | protective tissue |
| muscle tissue | helps an organism with movement |
| nervous tissue | helps with sending and receiving messages throughout an organism |
| connective tissue | connects parts of the organism together |
| simple | basic |
| complex | many parts working together |