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Apologia Bio Mod 3
Definitions for Apologia Biology - Module #3 (2nd Edition)
Term | Definition |
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pseudopod | a temporary, foot-like extension of a cell, used for locomotion or engulfing food |
nucleus | the region of a eukaryotic cell that contains the cell's main DNA |
vacuole | a membrane-bounded "sac" within a cell |
ectoplasm | the thin, watery cytoplasm near the plasma membrane of some cells |
endoplasm | the dense cytoplasm found in the interior of many cells |
flagellate | a protozoan that propels itself with a flagellum |
pellicle | a firm, flexible coating outside the plasma membrane |
chloroplast | an organelle containing chlorophyll for photosynthesis |
chlorophyll | a pigment necessary for photosynthesis |
eyespot | a light-sensitive region in certain protozoa |
symbiosis | a close relationship between two or more species where at least one benefits |
mutualism | a relationship between two or more organisms of different species where all benefit from the association |
commensalism | a relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the the other is neither harmed nor benefited |
parasitism | a relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the other is harmed |
cilia | hairlike projections that extend from the plasma membrane and are used for locomotion |
spore | a reproductive cell with a hard, protective coating |
plankton | tiny organisms that float in the water |
zooplankton | tiny floating organisms that are either small animals or protozoa |
thallus | the body of a plant-like organism that is not divided into leaves, roots, or stems |
cellulose | a substance (made of sugars) that is common in the cell walls of many organisms |
holdfast | a special structure used by an organism to anchor itself |
sessile colony | a colony that uses holdfasts to anchor itself to an object |