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Life Science Review
Vocabulary Terms
Term | Definition |
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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 |