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Cell theory |
A group of observation about the function,behavior, and reproduction of cells. |
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Cell membrane |
An organelle that acts as a kind of skin for the other organelles. |
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Chromosomes |
Tubular structures formed fromDNA that are copied during mitosis. |
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Cytoplasm |
Organelle of liquid in which all of the other organelles are located. |
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Diffusion |
The movement of substances from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. |
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DNA |
Chemical molecule in which cell instructions are stored. |
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Endoplasmic reticulum |
Organelle that transports proteins. |
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Lysosome |
An organelle that has chemicals that help to digest worn-out organelles and other viruses and bacteria that might harm the cell. |
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Mitochondria |
Organelles that generate chemical energy that the cell uses to power other organelles. |
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Mitosis |
Division of the cell nucleus. |
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Multi |
Cellular-having many cells. |
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Nucleus |
The control center of the cell. |
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Organelles |
Parts of cells that help them to carry out their lify functions. |
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Osmosis |
The movement of water through the cell's membrane. |
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Ribosome |
An organelles that begins to turn materials in the cell in to protein. |
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Vacuole |
An organelle that stores and moves water around the cell, and helps the cell to digest food and eliminate waste materials. |