Cell Biology Flashcards

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Cell

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The basic unit of life in all living organisms.

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Organelle

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A specialised structure within a cell that performs a specific function.

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Nucleus

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Controls cell activities and contains DNA.

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Mitochondria

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Releases energy for the cell through respiration.

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Chloroplast

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Found in plant cells; helps make food using sunlight (photosynthesis).

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Cell membrane

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Controls what enters and leaves the cell.

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Cytoplasm

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Jelly-like substance where cell activities happen. (includes all organelles)

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Vacuole

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Stores nutrients and waste; helps maintain cell shape.

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Ribosome

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Makes proteins for the cell.

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Osmosis

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The movement of water across a membrane from an area of high water concentration to low water concentration.