Chapter 2 Life Science Vocab - Cells

Front

Theory that all living things are made of cells:

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Cell Theory

Front

A group of similar cells that work together is _________.

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tissue

Front

Structures within a cell with a specific function are ______________.

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organelles

Front

The __________ surrounds the cell and controls what enters and exits.

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cell membrane

Front

Some cells have an additional rigid layer for protection; animal cells lack this.

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cell wall

Front

Some cells have a whip-like structure that propels them. It is a ____________.

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flagellum

Front

__________ contains key info for protein synthesis and regulates cellular functions.

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DNA

Front

DNA is organized into one or more _____________.

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chromosomes

Front

A network of tubes that transports proteins and molecules in the cell is the _______________.

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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

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Organelle that packages proteins into vesicles for delivery.

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Golgi Apparatus or Golgi Body