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a. | Cell | n. | Prokaryote | b. | Homeostasis | o. | Eukaryote | c. | Heredity | p. | Mitochondrion | d. | Metabolism | q. | Tissue | e. | Producer | r. | Organ | f. | Consumer | s. | Osmosis | g. | Protein | t. | Active Transport | h. | Carbohydrate | u. | Photosynthesis | i. | Lipid | v. | Cellular Respiration | j. | Phospholipid | w. | Cell Cycle | k. | ATP | x. | Chromosome | l. | Nucleic Acid | y. | Mitosis | m. | Nucleus |
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In a eukaryotic cell, one of the structures in the nucleus that are made up of
DNA and protein; in a prokaryotic cell, the main ring of DNA.
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A single-celled organism that does not have a nucleus or membrane-bound
organelles; examples are archaea and bacteria.
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A group of similar cells that perform a common function.
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In eukaryotic cells, a process of cell division that form two new nuclei, each
of which has the same number of chromosomes.
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In a eukaryotic cell, a membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell’s
DNA and that has a role in processes such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
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The movement of substances across the cell membrane that requires the cell to
use energy.
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An organism that eats other organisms or organic matter.
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The process by which cells use oxygen to produce energy from food.
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Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that acts as the main energy source for cell
processes.
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A molecule made up of subunits called nucleotides.
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The diffusion of water through a semipermeable membrane.
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The smallest functional and structural unit of all living organisms; usually
consists of a nucleus, cytoplasm, and a membrane.
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The maintenance of a constant internal state in a changing environment.
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A lipid that contains phosphorous and that is a structural component in cell
membranes.
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An organism made up of cells that have a nucleus enclosed by a membrane;
Includes protists, animals, plants, and fungi but not archaea or bacteria.
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In eukaryotic cells, the cell organelle that is surrounded by two membranes and
that is the site of cellular respiration.
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A molecule that is made up of amino acids and that is needed to build and
repair body structures and to regulate processes in the body.
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The sum of all chemical processes that occur in an organism.
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The life cycle of a cell.
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A fat molecule or a molecule that has similar properties; examples include
oils, waxes and steroids.
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A collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the
body.
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The passing of genetic traits from parent to offspring.
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The process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria use sunlight, carbon
dioxide, and water to make food.
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An organism that can make its own food by using energy from its
surroundings.
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A class of molecules that includes sugars, starches, and fiber; contains
carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
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