Animal and Plant Cells Flashcards
1
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chlorophyll
A
the green pigment found in chloroplasts that absorbs light energy required for photosynthesis
2
Q
eukaryote
A
an organism composed of one or more cells that contain nuclei
3
Q
flagellum
A
a tail-like structure on a cell that allows it to move
4
Q
organ
A
a group of tissues that work together to perform a common function
5
Q
organ system
A
a group of organs that work together to perform a common function
6
Q
organism
A
a living thing
7
Q
photosynthesis
A
the process by which green plants and some other organisms use water, sunlight, and carbon dioxide to make food
8
Q
prokaryote
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a single-celled organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
9
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tissue
A
a group of cells that work together to perform a common function
