Ch 3 Vocab Elements

3. second stage of cell cycle in which the nucleus divides into two new nuclei
5. made up of amino acids
8. instruction set to make amino acids
10. permeable membrane that allows only some substances through
12. condensed chromatin called rod-like structures of DNA with identical chromatid
15. process by which a cell captures energy in sunlight and uses it to make food
17. main photosynthetic pigment found in chloroplasts
18. substance that cannot be broken down any further
19. genetic material that carries information about an organism and is passed from parent to offspring
20. process by which cells obtain energy from glucose that does not require oxygen
22. Acid building blocks of proteins
24. process by which cells obtain energy from glucose
25. special protein that speeds up chemical reactions
27. process of making an exact copy of the DNA in its nucleus

1. diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane
2. process by which molecules move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
4. energy rich hydrocarbon fats, oils, and waxes
6. Acid instructions that cells need to carry out all functions of life
7. transport movement of dissolved materials through the cell membrane without using energy
9. colored chemical compounds that absorb light
11. two or more elements combine
12. cytoplasm divides
13. transport movement of dissolved materials through the cell membrane by using energy
14. cycle sequence of growth and division that cells undergo
16. small openings on the underside of leaves through which carbon dioxide enters the plant
17. energy rich hydrocarbon sugars and starches
21. first stage of cell cycle, the cell grows and copies its DNA
23. organism that cannot make its own food
26. organism that can make its own food