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19 Cards in this Set
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DNA |
Large molecule shaped like spiral staircase Deoxyribonucleic Acid |
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RNA |
Copies/Duplicates |
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Negative Feedback |
Body does the opposite of what’s going on |
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Positive Feedback |
Amplifies change in body (Goes with it) |
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Level of organization in the body |
Cells, organelles, tissue, organs |
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Cells |
Basic structural unit of the body |
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Organelles |
Cell organ |
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Tissues |
Group of similar cells that perform a common function |
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Ribosomes |
Protein factory Organelles in the cytoplasm of the cells Synthesizes proteins |
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Osmosis |
Passive movement of water through semipermeable membrane |
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Pinocytosis |
Cell drinking Active transport mechanism used to transfer fluids to cells |
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Diffusion |
Scattering of dissolved particles High to low |
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Mitochondria |
Power plant of cell Composed of inner & outer membranous sacs |
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Golgi Apparatus |
Small flattened sacs near nucleus |
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Phases of mitosis |
Prophase Metaphase Anaphase Telophase |
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Prophase |
Chromosome visible Releasing genetic material Chromosomes are all over |
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Metaphase |
Chromosome line up in middle of cell Spindles attach to chromosomes on each side of cell |
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Anaphase |
Spindles pull chromosomes apart 46 to each side Cleavage farrow develops |
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Telophase |
Nucleus returns Chromosomes/cytoplasm divided into twin cells |
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