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BIOLOGY KEY WORDS Flashcards

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Eukaryotic

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a cell with a nucleus

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prokaryotic

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a cell or organism that doesn’t have a nucleus

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Animal cell

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Nucleus

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Controls the cells activities and carries genetic information

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Plant cell

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Cell Membrane

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It controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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Mitochondria

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contains the enzymes for respiration, and where most energy is released

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Ribosomes

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Tiny structures where protein is built up

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Cytoplasm

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jelly-like substance where chemical reactions happen

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Chloroplasts

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contains chlorophyll which absorbs light energy for photosynthesis. Contains the enzymes needed for photosynthesis

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Vacuole

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Filled with cell sap to help keep the cell turgid.

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Cell wall

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Made from cellulose fibres and strengthens the cell and supports the plant.

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Chlorophyll

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green pigments that are found in plants and other organisms, which enables them to use the energy from sunlight.

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Bacteria

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very small organisms that are found everywhere and are the cause of many diseases

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Flagellum

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is a whip-like structure that allows a cell to move.

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Respiration

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the chemical reaction which releases energy from glucose

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Photosynthesis

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when green plants and certain other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy.

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Microscope

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a scientific instrument that makes small objects look larger.

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Centrosomes

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A microtubule rings which organises microtubules and provides structure for the cell

Only found in an animal cell

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Lysosome

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They break down excess or worn-out cell parts destroy invading viruses and bacteria.

Only found in an animal cell

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Multicellular

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an organism with MULTIPLE cells

22
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how do you workout Total Magnification?

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eyepiece x objective lens

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