CH 7.1 Key Terms Flashcard- Hayes

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What are vacuoles?

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Pouch-like structures filled with a watery substance, stored food, or waste products.

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What is the basic unit of structure and function in all living things?

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Cell.

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What is meiosis?

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The process by which two separate cell divisions produce four new cells.

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What is tissue?

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Cells of the same type that join together for a common purpose.

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What is physiology?

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The study of processes and functions of living organisms.

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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Organelles that contain digestive enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris.

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What is the role of mitochondria?

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Known as the powerhouse of the cell, they produce energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the cell membrane?

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A protective barrier that surrounds the cell, controlling what enters and exits.

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What is the nucleus?

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The control center of the cell that contains genetic material (DNA).

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse cells.