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- 4. Organelles responsible for generating energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.
- 5. Organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs, converting light energy into chemical energy.
- 9. Specialized structures within cells that perform specific functions (organs of the cell).
- 12. (2 words) The process by which cells develop specific structures and functions suited to their roles in multicellular organisms.
- 13. The central organelle that contains the genetic material (DNA) and controls the activities of the cell.
- 14. Cells that store excess energy in the form of fat molecules.
- 15. Blood cells that transport oxygen from the lungs to tissues throughout the body.
- 16. Cells found in bone tissue responsible for bone formation and maintenance.
- 17. The lens closest to the specimen, responsible for primary magnification.
- 19. Specialized cells found in plant leaves that control the opening and closing of stomata, regulating gas exchange and water loss.
- 24. (2 words) An optical instrument that uses visible light to magnify and observe specimens.
- 26. (2 words) The magnification achieved by multiplying the magnification of the objective lens by the magnification of the ocular lens.
- 29. (2 words) Cells that make up skeletal muscles, responsible for voluntary movement.
- 30. The process by which plants and some other organisms convert light energy into chemical energy (glucose).
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- 1. The gel-like substance within cells where organelles are suspended and cellular processes occur.
- 2. (2 words) A rigid structure found in plant cells that provides support and protection.
- 3. Cellular structures where protein synthesis occurs.
- 5. (2 words) The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the movement of substances into and out of the cell.
- 6. Structures composed of multiple tissues that perform specific functions in the body.
- 7. (2 words) The process by which cells break down glucose molecules to produce ATP, releasing energy for cellular activities.
- 8. The lens closest to the eye, further magnifying the image produced by the objective lens.
- 10. words) The area visible through the microscope when looking at a specimen.
- 11. A membrane-bound organelle in plant and fungal cells that stores water, nutrients, and waste products.
- 18. (2 words) Cells found in involuntary muscles, such as the heart and digestive tract, responsible for involuntary movements.
- 20. (2 words) A group of organs that work together to carry out specific functions in the body.
- 21. A type of eukaryotic cell found in plants, characterized by the presence of cell walls and chloroplasts.
- 22. Specialized cells that transmit electrical signals throughout the body.
- 23. Blood cells that play a crucial role in the immune system, defending the body against pathogens.
- 25. A group of similar cells that work together to perform a particular function.
- 27. A type of eukaryotic cell found in animals, lacking cell walls and chloroplasts.
- 28. The basic structural and functional units of living organisms.