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| Fundamental concept that states: all living things are made of cells, cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living things, and new cells are produced from existing cells. |
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| A thin flexible barrier that surrounds the cell. |
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| A large membrane-enclosed structure that contains genetic material in the form of DNA and controls many cell activities. |
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| Cells that enclose their DNA in nuclei. |
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| Cells that do not enclose their DNA in nuclei. |
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| Portion of the cell outside the nucleus. |
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| Structures that act like specialized organs. |
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| Large, saclike, membrane enclosed structures that store water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates. |
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| Small organelles filled with enzymes that break down lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins into small molecules. |
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| Eukaryotic cells are given their shape and internal organization by a network of protein filaments known as |
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| Located near the nucleus and help organize cell division |
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| Small particles of RNA and protein found throughout the cytoplasm |
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| Eukaryotic cells contain an internal membrane system known as |
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| In eukaryotic cells, modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and other materials from the ER for storage |
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| Capture the energy from sunlight and convert it into food that contains chemical energy |
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| Converts the chemical energy stored in food into compounds |
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| Strong supporting layer around the membrane |
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| Flexible structure that forms a strong barrier between the cell and its surroundings |
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| Some substances can pass and some cannot |
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| Particles move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration |
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| Molecules pass through special protein channels |
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| Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane |
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| Force causes by movement of water into our out of the cell |
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| Relatively constant internal physical and chemical conditions |
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| Group of similar cells that performs a particular function |
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| Group of organs that work together to perform a specific function |
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| Used to respond to chemical signals |
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