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Cells & Biochemistry

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cells   basic building blocks of life  
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unicellular   organisms made up of one cell  
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multicellular   organisms made up of more than one cell  
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tissues   group of cells organized to perform a function in a multicellular organisms  
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organ   a group of related tissues  
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organ system   organs working together to perform a set of related tasks  
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carbohydrates   organic molecules that provide quick energy; from pasta, breads, and fruits  
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monosaccharides   building blocks of carbohydrates  
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cellulose   carbohydrate found in the cell walls of plant cells  
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proteins   organic molecule that provide structure, regulate metabolic reactions, help cells move, and transport materials  
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amino acids   building blocks of proteins  
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enzyme   organic catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions in living things; a type of protein  
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substrate   the substance on which an enzyme acts  
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lipids   organic molecules that do not dissolve in water; fats, oils, and waxes  
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fatty acids   building blocks of lipids  
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nucleic acids   organic molecules that store genetic information that is passed from generation to generation; DNA, RNA, and ATP  
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polarity   this is due to the unequal sharing of electrons in the water molecule, resulting a slightly negative oxygen and slightly positive hydrogen  
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solvent   a substance in which other substances can be dissolved; water is the best at this  
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density   the measure of a substance's mass divided by its volume; water 1.00 kg/L  
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vitamins   organic substances necessary in very small amounts for important chemical reactions  
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minerals   inorganic substances used to make certain body structures and substance; for normal nerve and muscle function; not produced by living organisms and must be replaced daily  
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vitamin C   vitamin important in wound healing  
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vitamin D   vitamin important in bone health  
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vitamin K   vitamin important in blood clotting  
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vitamin A   vitamin important in night vision  
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nucleus   control center of cell; where chromosomes are found  
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ribosomes   sites of protein synthesis; may be attached to ER or float freely in cytoplasm  
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ER   a system of membranes and sacs that act like a highway along which molecules move from one part of a cell to another  
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Golgi apparatus   a system of membranes that modifies and refines proteins, getting them ready for use  
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mitochondria   sites of chemical reactions that transfer energy from organic compounds into ATP; where cellular respiration occurs  
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lysosomes   organelle that acts like the cell's digestive system; breaks down old cell parts, cleans up cell  
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cell membrane   regulates what enters and leaves the cell; is semipermeable  
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semipermeable   some substances can pass through easily whereas others cannot  
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cell wall   rigid outer layer that surrounds the cell membrane in plant cells; made of cellulose  
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vacuole   fluid-filled organelle that stores enzymes, wastes, water, and nutrients in plant cells  
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chloroplast   site of photosynthesis  
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diffusion   the movement of substances from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration  
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osmosis   diffusion of water  
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passive transport   the movement of materials into or out of a cell without the use of energy  
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active transport   the movement of materials into or out of a cell with the use of energy; generally moves against the concentration gradient  
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concentration gradient   the difference in concentration of particles between two side-by-side regions  
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vascular system   system used by plants to move materials around the plant; xylem & phloem  
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