Cells 2nd Vocab Flashcards
1
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Metabolism
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The sum of all the building-up and breaking-down activities in the cell.
2
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Respiration
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The process in which simple food substances are broken down and energy is released. Takes place in the mitochondria.
3
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Fermentation
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Anaerobic respiration. Food is broken down and energy is released without the use of oxygen.
4
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Diffusion
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The process by which molecules of a substance move from an area of high or low concentration of that substances.
5
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Osmosis
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The diffusion of water into or out of the cell.
6
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Active transport
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Energy requiring process that helps “carry” a substance across the cell membrane.
7
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Photosynthesis
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Process by which organisms use energy from sunlight to make their own food. Takes place in the chloroplast.
