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TR.VOCAB.2ACELLS UNIT VOCABULARY CHART

WordDefinitionWord PartVisual/Mnemonic Related Words1. asexual reproduction

Formation of new organisms that are genetically identical to the original organisma=not

2. cellBasic unit of all life forms; collection of living matter enclosed by a membraneCell=chamber

3. cell membraneRegulates what enters and exits the cell; thin, flexible barrier composed primarily of lipids

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4. cell wallStrong supporting layer around the cell membrane in plants, algae, and some bacteria; composed of cellulose in plants

5. channel proteinProtein that spans the lipid bilayer and assists in facilitated diffusion

6. chloroplastPlant cell organelle where photosynthesis light, carbon dioxide and water are converted to glucose (sugar) and oxygenChlor=green



7. cytoplasmJelly-like material inside the cell membrane that holds/cushions organelles

8. diffusionProcess by which molecules tend to move from an area of high concentration to low; does not require energyDiffusus= spread

9. endoplasmic reticulumInternal membrane system in cells where proteins are modified (smooth and rough types)


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10. eukaryoteOrganism whose cells contain nuclei and other membrane bound organellesEu = true « true nucleus »

11. excretory systemRemoves waste from the blood, tissues and body cellsExcerne=discharge

12. field of viewThe diameter of the circle of light that you see when looking into a microscope



13. Golgi bodyStack of cell membranes that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins from the E.R.

14. circulatory systemTransports nutrients and waste throughout the body in the bloodCirculari=to form a circle

15. flagellaWhip-like tail used for locomotion (movement)Flagellare=to whip



16. hydrophilicPolar molecules that are attracted to other polar molecules, especially waterHydro=water, philic=loving

17. hydrophobicNon-polar molecules that are repelled by polar moleculesHydro=water, phobic=fearing

18. ciliaShort hair-like projections used for locomotion (movement)Cilium=eyelid

19. lipid bilayerDouble layer of phospholipids that contain polar heads and non-polar tailsLipos=fat, bi=two



20. skeletal and muscular systemsSkeletal system provides support for the body; it interacts with the muscular system to produce movement

21. lysosomeCell organelle filled with enzymes needed to break down materials in the cellLys=cut

22. macroscopicLarge and visible to the naked eyeMacr=large, scop=see



23. marker proteinProtein stuck in the cell membrane that identifies the type of cell, like a nametag

24. endocrine systemHelps to maintain homeostasis by secreting hormones (chemical signals) that travel in the bloodstream and act on another part of the body.Endo=into

25. microscopeAn optical instrument that uses lenses to magnify small objectsMicro=small, scop=see



26. mitochondriaOrganelle that releases ATP energy through the process of cellular respirationMito=thread, chondr= cartilage

27. mitosisPart of eukaryotic cell division where the cell nucleus divides to make 2 identical nuclei; used for growth and repairMito=thread

28. pseudopodiaA temporary cytoplasmic protrusion in amoebas and other protozoans, used for locomotion and to take up food Pseudo=falsePod=foot



29. multicellularConsisting of more than one cell, cells have the ability to specializeMulti=many

30. nuclear membraneLayer of two membranes that surrounds the nucleus of a cell

31. nucleolusSmall, dense region within most nuclei in which ribosomes are madeNuc=center



32. nucleusCenter of the cell that directs cell activities and contains genetic materialNuc=center

33. nervous systemOrgan system that controls all other parts of an animal’s body

34. organGroup of tissues that work together to perform closely related functions



35. organ systemGroup of organs that work together to perform a specific function

36. organelleSpecialized structure that performs important cellular functions« mini organ »

37. osmosisDiffusion of water through a semi-permeable membrane



38. vascular tissueTransports water and nutrients in plantsVasculum=small vessel

39. feedbackResponse to stimuli (water balance, pH, temperature) that assists in maintaining cellular and organismal homeostasis

40. prokaryoteUnicellular organism lacking membrane-bound organellesPro=before, kary= nucleus



41. sexual reproductionProduction of offspring that are genetically similar, but not identical, to the parents

42. binary fissionAsexual reproduction in which the parent cell splits in twobi=twoFindere=to split

43. response to stimuliWhen an organism reacts to changes in its environment



44. ribosomeOrganelle where proteins are assembled (synthesized), made of RNA and protein

45. selectively permeableWhen the cell membrane allows only some materials to enter or exit the cell

46. specialized cellA cell that is uniquely suited to performing a particular function



47. tissueGroup of similar cells that perform a particular function

48. unicellularAn organism consisting of a single cellUni=one

49. vacuoleOrganelle that stores materials such as water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates


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50. eyepiece lensWhere you place your eye, magnifies an object 10x

51. coarse adjustment knobMoves body tube or stage to allow rough focusing on an object under low powerCoarse=rough

52. fine adjustment knobMoves body tube or stage to allow precise focusing on an object under high powerFine=precise

53. body tubeConnects the eyepiece and the objective



54. low power objectiveMagnifies an image 10x

55. high power objectiveMagnifies an image 40x or 43x or 45x

56. diaphragmControls the amount of light



57. stageSupports a slide

58. baseSupports the microscope

59. buddingAsexual reproduction whereby a new organism developed from an outgrowth that split off of the parent



60. vegetative propagationAsexual reproduction in which one plant produces many identical plants


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