Chapter 3 Vocabulary - From a Cell to an Organism

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What is the term for the series of events that cells go through as they grow and divide?

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cell cycle

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What type of cell contains membrane-bound organelles?

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eukaryotic cell

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What is the term for a group of organs that work together to perform complex functions?

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organ system

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What phase of the cell cycle is characterized by growth and preparation for cell division?

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interphase

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What do we call a structure that is made up of two or more parts?

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complex

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What is the process by which a cell divides into two daughter cells?

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cell division

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What is the name of the phase in the cell cycle where the cell is not actively dividing?

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interphase

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What is the basic unit of life?

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cell

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What type of organism is made up of eukaryotic cells?

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multicellular organisms

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What is the function of the organ system in an organism?

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To perform complex functions necessary for survival.

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