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Chapter 3 Vocabulary
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Biology
10th Grade
10/02/2012

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Theory that states that all living organisms are made of cells and all cells are produced by other living things.
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Cell Theory
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Jellylike substance that contains dissolved molecular building blocks, like proteins, nucleic acids, minerals and ions.
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Cytoplasm
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Cells that do not have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles.
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Prokaryotic Cells
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Cells that have a nucleus and other membrane-bound cells.
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Eukaryotic Cells
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Bean shaped, have 2 membranes & supple energy to the cell.
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Mitochondria
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Organelles that carry out photosynthesis. Series of complex chemical reactions that convert solar energy to energy rich molecules used by the cell.
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Chloroplast
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Rigid layer that give support, protections and that shape the cell can support the entire organism.
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Cell Wall
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Structures specialized to preform distinct processes within the cell.
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Organelle
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Network of proteins that is constantly changing to meet the needs of a cell made of small proteins subunits that for long threads and fibers.
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Cytoskeleton
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Storehouse for most of our genetic info or DNA in your cells.
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Nucleus
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Interconnected network of thin folded membranes. Similar to that of cell membrane.
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ER Endoplasmic Reticulum
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Tiny organelles that link amino acids together to form protein. Site of protein synthesis.
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Ribosomes
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Consists of closely layered stacks of membrane enclosed spaces that process, support, and deliver proteins.
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Golgi Apparatus
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Small membrane-bound sacs that divide some materials from the rest of the cytoplasm and transport the materials from place to place withing the cell.
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Vesicle
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Fluid-filled sac used for storage of materials need by the cell like water, food molecules, inorganic ions and enzymes.
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Vacuole
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Membrane-bound organelle that defends a cell from bacteria and viruses. Contains enzymes.
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Lysosome
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Cylinder shaped organelle made of short micro-tubes arranged in a circle.
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