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- 2. Break down food molecules to release energy by cellular respiration.
- 5. Organelles where photosynthesis occurs.
- 7. A protective layer that covers the cell surface, and acts as a barrier, controlling what goes in and out the cell.
- 8. The control center of the cell that contains the DNA.
- 10. The green pigment contained in chloroplasts that absorbs the energy in sunlight.
- 11. This invention helped in the discovery and advancement of the cell theory
- 12. Made up of 2 or more atoms.
- 13. Lists three basic characteristics of all cells and organisms A) All organisms are made up of one or more cells B) The cell is the basic unit of all organisms C) All cells come from existing cells.
- 16. The process by which cells use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make sure and oxygen.
- 17. A molecule made up of 2 or more different types of atoms.
- 19. Made up of 2 or more cells. It's cells may be specialized to perform specific functions.
- 24. Almost all the energy that fuels life on Earth come from the sun.
- 25. A group of organs that work together to perform body functions.
- 26. Fluid filled vesicles that may contain enzymes, nutrients, water or waste. Plant cells have one large central _____________ that stores water and gives shape to the cell.
- 27. From smallest to greatest is atom, molecule, cell.
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- 1. The gel-like fluid that includes all of the organelles of the cell.
- 3. Small bodies in a cell's cytoplasm that perform specific functions.
- 4. All matter is made up of these.
- 5. Plants and animals use ____________ _______________ to produce energy for cell processes.
- 6. Genetic material that provides instructions for all cell purposes.
- 9. ______________ are found in animal cells and have digestive enzymes that help break down waste.
- 10. Cells use _____________ ________ to replace dead or damaged cells and to allow multicellular organisms to grow.
- 14. The maintenance of a constant internal state in a changing environment.
- 15. A group of similar cells that perform a common function.
- 17. A ___________ is the smallest functional and structural unit of all living organisms.
- 18. An _______________ is any living thing.
- 20. This line is a test
- 21. All cells have a cell membrane, DNA, organelles, and cytoplasm. The single cell of a ______________ _____________ must carry out all of the functions for life.
- 22. A rigid structure that protects and gives support and shape to plant cells.
- 23. A structure made up of a collection of tissues that carries out a specialized function.
