Cells Vocab

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Smallest unit of life that performs all functions?

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the cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Function of cell nucleus in plant & animal cells?

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Controls cell activity.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Chloroplasts in plant cells enable a function not possible in animal cells.

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Absorb light energy & manufacture food.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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Cell organelle that produces energy:

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mitochondria

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

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Function of a cell wall?

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Protects and supports the cell.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Basic unit of structure and function in living things.

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cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

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Watery gel-like material where organelles move

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Cytoplasm

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Organelle in plants and animal cells that stores food, water, and chemicals.

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Vacuoles

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Cell structure in plant & animal cells that controls entry/exit.

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cell membrane

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"Small organs" of the cell that perform specific functions

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Organelles

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2