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Science Words L1 222
Words for Lesson 1
Term | Definition |
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Cell (sel), | The basic unit of a living organism. |
Virus (v`ires) | A tiny particle that can reproduce only inside the cells of living things. |
Bacteria (back tir`ea) | Tiny one-celled organisms, some of which can cause diseases. |
Nucleus (nu`kle es) | The cell part that controls the controls the cells activities. |
Cytoplasm (si teplaz em) | Jellylike material that fills most of a cell. |
Cell wall | A stiff outer layer that helps keep plant cells firm. |
Cell membrane | A thin layer that's the outside of the cell and controls what enters and leaves it. |
Chloroplast | The green cell part in plant cells that traps and uses light energy. |