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23 Cards in this Set
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the organelle where proteins are put together
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Ribosome
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a molecule made of more than one element, in a particular ratio
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compound
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a negative particle in an atom
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electron
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the smallest particle of an element
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atom
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any molecule that stores and transmits genetic information
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nucleic acid
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chemical that releases hydrogen ions in solution
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acid
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molecules that help build and repair cells; made from small units called amino acids
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proteins
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chemical that releases hydroxide ions in solution
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a Base
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a cell protein that helps increase the rate of certain chemical reactions
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enzyme
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any small membrane bound structure in a cell, that has a particular function
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organelles
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a lipid molecule with a polar end and a nonpolar end
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phospholipid
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results in the formation of new chemicals
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chemical reactant
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stored energy
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chemical energy
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reaction that absorbs energy
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endothermic
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a virus that infect bacteria
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bacteriophage
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a non-cellular particle of nucleic acid encased by a protein coat, and can infect cells.
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virus
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organelle in plants where photosynthesis takes place
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chloroplasts
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green pigment in the chloroplasts of plant cells
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chlorophyll
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a molecule that cells use to store up and release energy needed for cell functions
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ATP
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the actual process of cell reproduction
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mitosis
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rod shaped structures that contain all of the genes in an organism
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chromosomes
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the process by which cells become specialized
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differentiation
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term used for stem cells that have the potential to become any type of cell, including more of themselves.
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toti potent
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