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LIVINGENVIRONMENT-1
chp 1 vocabulary
| active transport | amino acids |
|---|---|
| cell | basic unit of structure and function that makes up all organisms |
| cell membrane | the thin boundary between the cell and its environment |
| cell respiration | process in which nutrients are broken apart, releasing the chemical energy stored in them |
| chloroplast | green organelle that contains chlorophyll, where photosynthesis takes place |
| circulation | the flow of materials within a cell as well as between parts of a multicellular organism |
| cytoplasm | the jellylike substance that is between the cell membrane and the nucleus and that contains specialized structures |
| digestion | the process that breaks down large food molecules into simpler molecules that the organism can use |
| diffusion | the movement of molecules from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration |
| enzymes | proteins that speed up the rate of chemical reactions in living things |
| excretion | the removal of all wastes produced by the cells of the body |
| homeostasis | ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment even when the external environment changes |