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15 Cards in this Set
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What are 3 characteristics of living organisms?
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reproduction, rection to stimuli, homeostasis
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What are the three different types of bacteria?
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spiral, rod, spiracle
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What is the cell membrane used for?
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identification and connection with the environment
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How does the membrane help maintain homeostasis?
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it is semi-permeable
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What makes up the cytoplasm?
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mostly water, some sugars and proteins...contains the organelles
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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?
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creates complex molecules from simple molecules. also transports and produces proteins
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what is the function of the ribosomes?
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manufacture proteins and recieves messages from DNA via RNA
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What is the function of the golgi bodies (apparatus)?
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collect, modify and package products the cell.
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what do vesicles do?
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carry protein to various destinations
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lysosomes
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capable of breaking down molecules and recycling
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mitochondria
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help supply energy to the cell
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nucleus
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a round structure with its own membrane which contains DNA
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what is the membrane of the nucleus called
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nuclear envelope
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chloroplasts
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allow photosynthesis
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central vacuole
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stores material for use in the cell
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