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Bacteria |
The smallest organism on Earth. They are one celled organisms. |
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Cell Membrane |
a flexible structure that holds the cell together; similar to the walls of a building |
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Cell Wall |
Helps support and protect cells. Found in plants, algae, and fungi |
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Cytoplasm |
the inside of a cell, filled with a gelatinlike substance |
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Organelle |
specialized cell parts that move around the cytoplasm and perform activities that are necessary for life. |
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Nucleus |
Contains the hereditary material, or chromosomes. Also the command center or brain of the cell |
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Vacuole |
store wastes until the cell is ready to get rid of them. plant cells usually have a large vacuole that stores water and other substances. |
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Mitochondria |
Cellular respiration takes place in mitochondria. Converts food into a useable form of energy that the cell can use. |
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Photosynthesis |
a process where plants make their own food, mostly occurs in leaf cells. |
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Chloroplast |
Green organelles in plant cells. Leaves are green because they contain so many chloroplasts |
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Tissue |
Groups of similar cells that all do the same sort of work. |
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Organ |
Different types of tissues working together from a structure ( organ). Organ includes muscle tissue, nerve tissue, and blood tissue. |
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Organ System |
A group of organs that work together to do a certain job. Example the stomach, mouth, intestines, and liver are involved in the digestive system. |
