Bio 7 Cell Vocab

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karyo-

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A prefix meaning 'nut' or 'kernel', often used in biological terms to refer to the nucleus of a cell.

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aquaporin

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A type of water channel protein found in cell membranes that facilitates the transport of water in and out of cells.

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cytoskeleton

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A network of protein filaments and tubules in the cytoplasm of a cell that helps maintain its shape and enables movement.

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micro-

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A prefix meaning 'small', commonly used in biological terms to describe microscopic structures.

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organ

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A group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function in an organism.

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cell membrane

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A biological membrane that separates and protects the interior of all cells from the outside environment.

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nucleus

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The membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls its activities.

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mitochondrion

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An organelle known as the powerhouse of the cell, responsible for producing energy through cellular respiration.

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tissue

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

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organ system

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A group of organs that work together to perform complex functions for the body.