Cells and organelles

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Microscope

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A tool used to see microscopic things using electrons or pieces of glass for magnification

Question 1

Cell

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The basic units of life in a living organism

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Cell theory

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1- all living things are composed of cells
2- cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things
3- all cells are produced from other cells

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Cell wall

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A rigid layer that surrounds the cells of plants and some other organisms

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Cell membrane

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Controls which substances pass into and out of a cell

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Nucleus

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Acts as a cells control center, directing all of the cells activities

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Organelles

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Things that carry out specific functions within a cell

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Ribosomes

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Small grain-shaped organelles that produce proteins

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Cytoplasm

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Fills the region between the cell membrane and the nucleus

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Mitochondria

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Converts energy stored in food to energy the cell can use to live and function

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Often called the ER, is an organelle with a network of membranes that produces many substances

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Golgi apparatus

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Receives proteins and other newly formed materials from the ER, packages them, and distributes them to other parts of the cell or the outside of the cell

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Vacuole

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Stores water, food, or other materials needed by the cell. They can also store waste products until the wastes are removed

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Chloroplast

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Captures energy from the sunlight and changes it to a form of energy cells that can be used in making food

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Lysosomes

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Contains substances that break down large food particles into smaller ones.

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Multicellular

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Something made up of many cells

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Unicellular

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Something made up of one cell

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Tissue

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A group of similar cells that work together to preform a specific function

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Organ

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Such as your brain , is made up of different kinds of tissues that function together

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Organ system

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A group of organs that work together to preform a major function