Cells 6th grade Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Cell | The smallest unit of life |
Organism | Something that has all of the characteristics of life |
Unicellular | A living thing that is made up of only one cell |
Mulitcellular | A living thing that is made up of 2 or more cells |
Homeostasis | An organism's ability to maintain steady internal conditions when outside conditions change |
Cell Theory | The theory that states that all living things are made of one or more cells, the cell is the smallest unit of life, and all new cells come from preexisting cells |
Macromolecule | Substance in cells that forms when many small molecules join together. |
Nucleic Acid | A macromolecule that forms when long chains of molecules called nucleotides join together |
Protein | A long chain of amino acid molecules; contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur |
Lipid | A large molecule that does not dissolve in water |
Carbohydrate | A macromolecule made up of one or more sugar molecules, which are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; usually the body's major source of energy |
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