Biology STAAR Review

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Organelle that is the control center of the cell and stores your DNA

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Nucleus: The nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's genetic material (DNA) and regulates gene expression.

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We are able to identify a plant cell by the big vacuole, chloroplast, and ___________.

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Cell Wall: The cell wall is a rigid outer layer that provides structure and protection to plant cells.

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A plant is able to make its own food and therefore is considered to be an __________ or producer.

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Autotroph: Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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Organelle responsible for synthesizing proteins

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Ribosome: Ribosomes are cellular structures that synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.

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Vascular tissue in plants that transports water from roots to leaves

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Xylem: Xylem is a type of vascular tissue in plants that carries water and dissolved minerals upward from the roots.

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Vascular tissue in plants that transports sugars and nutrients

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Phloem: Phloem is a type of vascular tissue that transports sugars and other metabolic products downward from the leaves.

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The process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy

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Photosynthesis: Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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The powerhouse of the cell that produces energy

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Mitochondria: Mitochondria are organelles that generate ATP, the energy currency of the cell, through cellular respiration.

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The semi-permeable membrane surrounding the cell

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Cell Membrane: The cell membrane is a biological membrane that separates and protects the interior of all cells from the outside environment.

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The basic unit of life

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Cell: A cell is the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, often referred to as the building block of life.