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19 Cards in this Set
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cytosol
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the sap-like fluids that comprise the region outside the organelles, but within the boundary of the plasma membrane
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nucleolis
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responsible for the manufacture of ribosomal RNA (major component of ribosomes)
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ribosomes
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the manufactures of proteins
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rough endoplasmic reticulum
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studded with ribosomes
involved in protein synthesis (secretory proteins) |
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smoth er
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no ribosomes present
synthesis of lipids detoxification reactions |
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golgi body
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the receiving/shipping/modification center
enzymes are packaged and shipped to the plasma membrane |
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lysomes
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small membrane bound sacs that contain powerful digestive enzymes
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phagocytosis
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ingestion of solids into cells by means of the formation of vacuoles
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vacuole
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function in plants water regulation, store pigments, proteins, ions, waste products, and crystals
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centriole
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found only in animal cells
involved in cell division with the spindle fibers |
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mitochondria
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double membrane bound organelle
contains its own DNA and capable of self-replication site of aerobic respiration |
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stroma
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site of the biochemical reactions (dark reactions) during photosynthesis
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simple diffusion
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the net movement of particles from a region of high concentration to a region of lower concentration as a result of the random movement of individual molecules
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osmosis
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the movement of water from an area of greater concentration to an area of lower concentration across a selectively permeable membrane
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solute
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the compound being dissolved
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solvent
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the compound doing the dissolving
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hypertonic
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the solution with the grater amount of solute concentration when comparing two solutions
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hypotonic
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the solution with the greater concentration of water (a solvent) when comparing two solutions
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pinocytosis
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cell drinking
cell drinking |
