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8th Grade Science #4
Texas TAKS review for 8th Grade Science-Cells
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| chloroplast | structure in plant cells and algae that contains chlorophyll |
| chlorophyll | the green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plant cells |
| What do chloroplasts do? | absorb sunlight to provide the energy for photosynthesis |
| cell wall | stiff outer covering of plant cells that provides structure and protection |
| cell wall composition | tough fibrous material called cellulose |
| cell membrane | protective outer covering of all cells |
| semipermeable | allows some materials to enter and leave the cell |
| cell | basic unit of structure and function in a living organism |
| cytoplasm | gel-like fluid within a cell that contains cell structures |
| mitochondria | structures in a cell that produce energy for the cell |
| nucleus-biology | a cell structure that contains genetic material |
| nucleus - chemistry | the center of an atom, made up of protons and neutrons |
| vacuole | a fluid-filled storage sac found within a cell |
| What do vacuoles store? | Food, water, or waste products |
| tissue | group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function |
| What tissues make up the heart? | cardiac muscle tissue, nerve tissue, and blood tissue |
| organ | a structure made of 2 or more tissues working together to perform a specific function |
| organism | any living thing composed of one or more cells |
| organism | living thing able to independently carry out all life processes |