Description

The smallest functional and structural unit of all living things.
Tiny structures that exist within cells which have special functions that keep the cell working properly.
short for deoxyribonucleic acid, is the molecule that contains the genetic code of organisms
Large organic molecules that determine the traits of organisms.
The organelle that stores the cell’s DNA and controls the cell’s growth and reproduction.
The gel-like liquid inside of a cell; it is about 80% water and helps to maintain cell shape.
A protective, flexible barrier surrounding the cell that controls what enters and leaves the cell.
One of the two types of cells that have a nucleus surrounding the DNA.
One of the two types of cells that do not have a nucleus surrounding their genetic materials.
A scientific theory which describes the properties of cells.
The cytoplasmic network of protein filaments that plays an essential role in cell movement, shape, and division.
In eukaryotic cells, the organelle that is the site of cellular respiration, which releases energy for use by the cell.
The organelle that makes proteins by putting together chains of amino acids using instructions encoded in the cell’s DNA.
This structure functions are to transport proteins and make lipids.
A cell organelle that helps make and package materials to be transported out of the cell.
A fluid-filled vesicle found in the cells of most animals, plants, and fungi; and may contain enzymes, nutrients, water, or wastes.
A type of organelle that contain digestive enzymes which break worn-out or damaged organelles, waste materials, and foreign invaders in the cell.
A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support to cell; not found in animal cells.
An organelle found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs.
A green pigment that captures light energy for photosynthesis.
A living thing that can carry out life processes independently.
An organism made of just one cell that live independently and carry out all life functions.
An organism made of many cells grouped together and cannot live independently.
A group of similar cells that perform a common function.
A structure made up of two or more tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body.
A group of two or more organs that work together to perform body functions.
The maintenance of a constant internal state in a changing environment.
The process by which cells use oxygen to produce energy from food.
In eukaryotic cells, a process of cell division that forms two new nuclei, each of which has the same number of chromosomes.
The movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy by the cell.
The movement of particles from regions of higher density to regions of lower density.
The diffusion of water through a semipermeable membrane.
The movement of substances across the cell membrane that requires the cell to use energy.
The process by which a cell uses energy to surrounds a particle and encloses a particle in a vesicle to bring the particle into the cell.
The process in which cell releases a particle by enclosing the particle in a vesicle that then moves to the cell surface and fuses with the cell membrane.

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