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Unit 9- Life Science
Term | Definition |
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Organelle | Tiny structure that performs a specific function. |
Cell membrane | Controls what enters and leaves the cell. Protective layer that covers a cell's surface and acts as a barrier. |
Nucleus | Membrane bound organelle, contains DNA. |
Cytoplasm | Fluid in a cell that the organelles float in. |
Asexual Reproduction | Process that involves only one parent and produces offspring that are identical to the parent. |
Autotroph | An organism that makes its own food |
Cell | The basic unit of structure and function in living things. |
Cell Theory | Idea that all living things are composed of cells, cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things, and new cells are produced from existing cells. |
Domain | A taxonomic category above the kingdom level. The three domains are Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. |
Eukaryotic Cell | Cell with a nucleus ( surrounded by its own membrane) and other internal organelles. |
Heterotrophic | Organisms that obtain their nutrients or food from consuming other organisms. |
Kingdom | Second largest taxonomic group; there are six- animalia, plantae, prostista, eubacteria, archaebacteria, fungi |
Multicellular | Organism made up of more than one cell. |
Prokaryotic Cells | Cells that do not have a nucleus. |
Sexual Reproduction | Having two parents. Offspring are different than the parents. |
Taxomony | The system of describing the ways in which organisms are grouped or classified according to similarities or differences. |
Unicellular | A single celled organism. Made up of only one cell. |
Organism | Any living thing |