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Cells
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell | Basic unit of all life. |
| Cytoplasm | Jelly-like substance filling the cell. |
| Tissue | Cells working together, similar structure. |
| Osmosis | Water moves through semipermeable membrane. |
| Mitochondria | Powerhouse that creates cellular energy. |
| Organ | Body structure performing specific functions. |
| Cell theory | Cells make life, come pre-existing. |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | Membrane network synthesizing/transporting cellular materials. |
| Organ system | Organs working together performing functions. |
| Cell wall | Rigid outer layer providing protection. |
| Golgi Apparatus | Modifies, sorts, packages cellular proteins. |
| Endocytosis | Cell membrane engulfs extracullar material. |
| Cell membrane | Selectively permeable barrier protecting cells. |
| Chloroplast | Green organelle conducting plant photosynthesis. |
| Exocytosis | Cells expiring materials via vesicles. |
| Nucleus | The central, essential core part. |
| Lysosome | Cell organelle containing digestive enzymes. |
| Organelle | Small specialized structure within cells. |
| DNA | Genetic instructions for building life. |
| Ribosome | Cellular machine that synthesizes proteins. |
| Passive Transport | Movement down gradient without energy. |
| Nucleic Acid | Molecules that store genetic information. |
| Active Transport | Energy-requiring molecule movement against gradients. |
| Selectively Permeable | Allows some molecules through, others. |
| Diffusion | Particles spreading from high concentration. |