The basic unit of life Flashcards
1
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carbohydrates
A
sugars and starches
2
Q
excretion
A
The process of getting rid of wastes
3
Q
fats
A
stores large amount of energy
4
Q
proteins
A
help control body activities
5
Q
microscope
A
scientist observe the shapes and sizes of cells with this
6
Q
reproduction
A
producing offspring
7
Q
respiration
A
during this process cells release energy stored in food
8
Q
vitamins
A
nutrients that living things need in small amounts
9
Q
organs
A
groups of different kinds of tissues
10
Q
development
A
the change that occurs as a living thing grows
11
Q
organelles
A
tiny structures inside cells
12
Q
tissues
A
made of similar kinds of cells that work together to do a job
13
Q
nutrients
A
water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals
14
Q
moeecule
A
two or more atoms joined together
15
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digestion
A
food breaks down into chemicals the body can use
