Unit 1 Cells - Science 7th* Fast and Curious

Cell

• basic unit of structure and function

• gives plants structure

• A group of tissues

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Cytoplasm

• Site of photosynthesis

• Control center

• Jelly like fluid that surrounds organelles

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Mitochondria

• converts energy from food into energy the cell can use

• contains DNA

• A group of organs

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Pre-existing

• Pre: means before

• Pre: means dinosaurs

• Pre: means cells

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Organelle

• A structure in a cell that has a certain function

• theory all cells come from cells

• How something is put together

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Nucleus

• controls functions of cells and contains genetic material (DNA)

• A group of organs that have a specific function

• water storage for plants

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Cell theory

• all organisms are composed of one or more cells

• all organisms are composed of one or more molecules

• Sponge Bob the cartoon character is composed of one or more cells

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Chloroplasts

• site of photosynthesis in plant cells

• site of photosynthesis in animal cells

• water storage in plants

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Cell wall

• gives structure to plant cells

• gives structure to animal cells

• gives structure to Minecraft cells

Cell Membrane

• The fluid in which organelles are suspended in

• acts as a barrier between the inside of a cell and the cell’s environment

• acts as a barrier between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

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