Front

What surrounds the plant cell and maintains its shape and structure?

Back

Cell wall

Front

What process occurs when WATER diffuses through a membrane?

Back

Osmosis

Front

What are all organisms made of?

Back

Cells

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Front

What is the enzyme that unzips the DNA to prepare for replication?

Back

Helicase

Front

What are the gelatinous fluids that hold cellular organelles in place?

Back

Cytoplasm

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

What is the function of the cell wall?

Back

To provide structure and support to plant cells.

Front

Define osmosis.

Back

The movement of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

What role does helicase play in DNA replication?

Back

It unwinds the DNA double helix.

Front

What is cytoplasm?

Back

The jelly-like substance within a cell that contains organelles.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2