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Chapter 7:Cells

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cell theorya theory that explains the relationship between cells and living things.
cell membraneThe _____ controls what enters and exits the cell.
organelle(s)A structure inside a cell that does a certain job is called an ____.
cytoplasmThe fluid mixture with organelles and other vital compounds in cells is the____.
prokaryotic cellBacteria are _______cells.
eukaryotic cella cell that has a nucleus and membrane-covered organelles.
mitochondriaMuscle cells have a lot of ____ to produce the large amounts of energy necessary to do their work.
vacuolean organelle that stores food, water, and other materials needed by the cell.
endoplasmic reticulumThe ____ is the organelle that transports materials like proteins around the cell.
ribosomeA____ is a protein factory in the cell.
golgi bodyProteins move from the ribosome to the ___ for packaging before distribution around the cell.
lysosomeEnzymes found in a _____ are used to break down old cell parts that are then recycled by the cell.
cytoskeletonFibers inside the cell that give structure and shape are called the____.
chloroplastan organelle that converts light energy into chemical energy in the form of molecules.
cell wallAnimal cells can change shape to move because they don't have a ____, which is what makes plant cells rigid.
nucleusEukaryotic cells all have a ____ that contains DNA.
chlorophyll-the main pigment used in photosynthesis that absorbs blue and red light and reflects green light.
organellea structure inside of a cell that helps it perform its functions
cellthe smallest unit of a living thing
homeostasisthe process of maintaining a life-supporting internal environment



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