Cell Structure and Specialization Vocabulary

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Organelle

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A structure made up of living tissue that serves a specific function in a cell.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Tissue

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Groups of cells that have the same structure and function and work together.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

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Cytoplasm

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A thick liquid substance that holds all the parts inside of the cell.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Cell Membrane

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A thick outside layer that surrounds the cytoplasm in a cell and allows movement of materials in and out of the cell.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Cell Wall

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A tough, non-living layer that surrounds the cell membrane and supports the structure of most plants, bacteria, and fungi.

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Nucleus

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The organelle that contains the cell's genetic material and controls its activities.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Ribosome

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An organelle that synthesizes proteins by translating messenger RNA.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

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Chloroplast

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An organelle found in plant cells that conducts photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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Homeostasis

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The process by which a cell or organism maintains a stable internal environment.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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Cell Division

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The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4