The Cell System Vocabulary

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Cytoplasm

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The thick fluid region of a cell located inside the cell membrane or between the cell membrane and the nucleus.

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Unicellular

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Made of a single cell.

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Response

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An action or change in behavior that occurs as a result of a stimulus.

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Multicellular

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Consisting of many cells.

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Vacuole

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A large sac-like organelle that stores water, food, and other materials.

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Nucleus

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The control center of the cell that contains genetic material.

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Mitochondria

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Organelles that produce energy for the cell through cellular respiration.

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Chloroplasts

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Organelles found in plant cells that conduct photosynthesis.

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Cell Membrane

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The protective barrier that surrounds the cell and controls what enters and leaves.

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Homeostasis

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The process by which a cell or organism maintains a stable internal environment.