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Plant cell

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A form of eukaryote cell that has chloroplasts and a grid cell wall

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Animal cell

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A form of a eukaryote cell that is distinct from plant cells in that it it does not have a rigid cell wall

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Organelle

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A tiny structure within a cell that performs a specific function for that cell

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Cell membrane

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The boundary that surrounds a cell and controls which substances can enter or leave the cell

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Cell wall

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A stiff structure that surrounds and protects a cell found in plant, fungus and some bacteria cells

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Cytoplasm

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The liquid in the inside of a living cell

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Mitochondria

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An organelle in eukaryotic cells that is the site of cellular respiration and generates most of the cells ATP

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Golgi apparatus

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Organelle in eukaryotic cells that stores and modifies proteins for specific functions and prepares them for transport to other part of the cell

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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A network of tubular membranes within the cytoplasm of the cell occurring either with a smooth surface or studded with ribosomes involved in the transport of materials

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Ribosomes

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A tiny somewhat mitten-shaped organelle that manufactures proteins

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Centrioles

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A cylindrical organelle near the nucleus in animal cells occurring in pairs and involved in the development of spindle fibers in cell division

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Chloroplast

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An organelle in a plant cell that turns energy from the sun into chemical energy for the plant to use

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Vesicle

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bubble like membrane structure that stores and transports cellular products and digests metabolic wastes within the cell

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Vacuole

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A tiny cavity in the cytoplasm of a plant cell containing air liquids food and waste products

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Nucleus

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An organelle in a cell that holds the cells DNA

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Nuclear membrane

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Sometimes referred to as the nuclear envelope is the membrane that encloses the nucleus

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DNA

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Found in the nucleus of a cell a long nucleic acid molecule containing the genetic instructions for the development and functioning of all living organisms abbreviation for deoxyribonucleic acid

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Lysosome

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Organelles that contain digestive enzymes they digest excess or worn out organelles food particles and engulfed viruses or bacteria

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Multi-cellular organism

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Consisting of many cells

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Unicellular organism

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An organism that consists of only one cell

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Prokaryote

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Individual microscopic organism with no nucleus

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Eukaryote

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A type of cell with a nucleus enclosed by a membrane as well as membrane enclosed organelles

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Cell

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The basic unit of all living things

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Tissue

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A group of cells that works together to carry out a particular task in a organism

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Organ

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A group of tissues that performs a complex function in a body

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Organ system

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In a group of organs that work together to perform one or more functions

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Organism

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Any individual living thing

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Circulator system

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The system that transports blood and other fluids throughout the body

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Execratory system

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The system of the body responsible for storing and getting rid of waste products the kidneys bladder and liver are the major organs in the urinary system

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Digestive system

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A group of organs that break down food and absorb the nutrients which the body then uses for fuel

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Respiratory system

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The system of the body that brings oxygen into the body and releases carbon dioxide

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Muscular system

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The body system that permits movement and locomotion in animals the human body has over 600 muscles there are three groups skeletal smooth, and cardiac

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Nervous system

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The system of the body that carries information to all parts of the body The nervous system relies on nerve cells to move electrical signals to the body from the brain and from the body to the brain and/or spinal cord.

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Sensory system

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Consists of sensory receptors neural pathways and parts of the brain involved in sensory perception. Commonly recognized sensory systems are those for vision hearing somatic sensation (touch) taste and olfaction (smell)

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Skeletal system

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The network of solid materials that give an organisms body its structure

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Fight or flight system

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Response to an acute threat to survival that is marked by physical changes including nervous and endocrine changes that prepare a human or an animal to react or retreat.

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