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bio lesson 4 vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cell theory | States that all living things are made of cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and all cells come from pre-existing cells. |
| Organelle | Specialized structure within a cell that performs a specific function (e.g., nucleus, mitochondria). |
| Chloroplast | Organelle in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs, converting sunlight into chemical energy. |
| Prokaryote | A unicellular organism lacking a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles (e.g., bacteria). |
| Eukaryote | A cell with a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles; found in plants, animals, fungi, and protists. |
| Endosymbiotic | Theory that eukaryotic cells evolved from symbiotic relationships between ancient prokaryotes. |
| Exocytosis | Active transport process where cells expel materials using vesicles that fuse with the membrane. |
| Endocytosis | Active transport process where cells engulf external substances into vesicles. |
| Osmosis | Passive movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane toward higher solute concentration. |
| Diffusion | Passive movement of molecules from high to low concentration without energy input. |
| Facilitated Diffusion | Passive transport using membrane proteins to help molecules cross the cell membrane. |
| Transport Protein | Membrane protein that assists in moving substances across the cell membrane. |