Define Flashcards

1
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Eukaryote

A

Cells containing a nucleus

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2
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prokaryote

A

cells not containing a nucleus

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3
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unicellular

A

single cell organisms

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4
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multicellular

A

multi cell organisms

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5
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cellular respiration

A

conversion of glucose to energy in the form of ATP

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6
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ATP

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Adenosine Triphosphate, produced by the mitochondria - potential stored energy

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7
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fluid mosaic

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phospholipid bilayer surrounding membranes, plays a role in active transport (the model containing a channel protein.

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8
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organelles

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anything found within the cell

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9
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anaerobic

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respiration without oxygen (glucose = carbon dioxide + water + lactic acid -animals- / ethanol -yeast- )

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10
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aerobic

A

respiration with oxygen (glucose + oxygen = CO2

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11
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diffusion

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movement of particles from an area of high concentration to and area of low concentration

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12
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osmosis

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movement of water through the gradient (from an area of HK or an area of LK)

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13
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Active transport

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an active movement of particles from a region of low concentration or pressure to a region of high concentration or pressure

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14
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solvent

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a substance able to dissolve other substances

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15
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solute

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a substance that is able to dissolve

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16
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solution

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the result of the solute being dissolved by the solvent

17
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malignant

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tumors that are able to spread and create secondary tumors

18
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carcinogen

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a substance able to cause cancer

19
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mutation

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an alteration to a genetic code that can cause physical or functional differences or changes