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the outer lining of the cell inside the cell wall.

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Cell membrane or the plasma membrane

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the outermost rigid covering of the plant cell. It is a salient feature of plant cell.

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cell wall

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the gel-like matrix inside the cell membrane which constitutes all other cell organelles.

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Cytosol or cytoplasm

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4
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control center of the cell. It is a membrane bound structure which contains the hereditary material of the cell - the DNA

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nucleus

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5
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plastid with green pigment chlorophyll. It traps light energy and converts it to chemical energy by the process of photosynthesis.

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Chloroplast

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6
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carries out cellular respiration and provides energy to the cells.

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Mitochondria

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7
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temporary storage center of the cell.

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Vacuoles

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the unit where proteins are sorted and packed.

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Golgi body

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9
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structures that assemble proteins.

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Ribosomes

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10
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are membrane covered organelles that transport materials.

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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11
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  • Forms the external body covering
  • Composed of the skin, sweat glands, oil glands, hair, and nails
  • Protects deep tissues from injury and synthesizes vitamin D
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Integumentary System

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12
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  • Composed of bone, cartilage, and ligaments
  • Protects and supports body organs
  • Provides the framework for muscles
  • Site of blood cell formation
  • Stores minerals
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Skeletal System

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13
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  • Composed of muscles and tendons
  • Allows manipulation of the environment, locomotion, and facial expression
  • Maintains posture
  • Produces heat
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Muscular System

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14
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  • Composed of the brain, spinal column, and nerves
  • Is the fast-acting control system of the body
  • Responds to stimuli by activating muscles and glands
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Nervous System

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15
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Composed of the heart and blood vessels
* The heart pumps blood
* The blood vessels transport blood throughout the body

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Cardiovascular System

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16
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  • Composed of red bone marrow, thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, and lymphatic vessels
  • Picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and returns it to blood
  • Disposes of debris in the lymphatic stream
  • Houses white blood cells involved with immunity
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Lymphatic System

17
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Composed of the nasal cavity, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs

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Respiratory System

18
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Composed of the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus, and liver

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DIgestive System

19
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Composed of kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra

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Urinary System

20
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Largest circular storm in our solar system is found in

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Jupiter

21
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The rapidly moving stream of charged particles that is being driven away from the sun is known as

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Solar Wind

22
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Biggest known asteroid

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Ceres

23
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One Mercurian year is equal to

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88 earth days

24
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Largest volcano in the solar system is Olympus Mons found on

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Mars

25
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One Jupiter day is equal to

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9 hours and 50 mins

26
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Between 1979 and 1998, the farthest planet from the sun was

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Neptune

27
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branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy.

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physics

28
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the branch of physical science that deals with the relations between heat and other forms of energy

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thermodynamics

29
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branch of applied mathematics dealing with motion and forces producing motion.

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mechanics

30
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branch of science that deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.

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Astronomy

31
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study of living organisms, divided into many specialized fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behavior, origin, and distribution.

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biology

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ientific study of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals.

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zoology

33
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called plant science(s), plant biology or phytology, is the science of plant life and a branch of biology.

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botany

34
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study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

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genetics

35
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science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

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agriculture

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science or practice of planting, managing, and caring for forests.

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forestry

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