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Science Sec. 3.1 Voc
Question | Answer |
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cell | the smallest living thing |
cell membrane | a thin layer that encloses the cell and controls what enters and leaves the cell |
cell wall | a structure that surrounds the cell membrane in plants; provides shape and support |
cholorphyll | a green chemical in plant cells that allows plants to use the sun's energy for making food |
chloroplast | a disc-shaped organelle in plant cells; contains chlorophyll that helps plants make food and gives them their green color |
chromosome | the structure in the nucleus that contains the genetic information that directs cell activity |
cytoplasm | a gel-like material that contains proteins, nutrients, and all of the other cell organelles |
deoxyribonucleic acid | the genetic iformation of the cell |
diffusion | the movement of molecules into and out of the cell |
endoplasmic reticulum | the transportation system for the cell |
eukaryotic cell | a single cell with a nucleus |
Golgi body | a structure that packages and distributes protein outside the cell |