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SOS Science 501: Cells
Cells: Compositin
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5th Grade
01/28/2010

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bacteria
Definition
A single-celled organism that has no nucleus.
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cell membrane
Definition
the wrapping outside of the cell that encloses the other parts of the cell.
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chromosome
Definition
rod-shaped parts of a reproducing cell that carry the genes
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composition
Definition
the make-up of something
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cytoplasm
Definition
the chemical material within the cell - does not include the nucleus
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genes
Definition
the information located in the cell that determines inherited traits.
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nuclear membrane
Definition
the covering around nucleus that encases the nucleus
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nucleus
Definition
the part of the cell that controls cell activities
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nutrient
Definition
nourishing food
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osmosis
Definition
the moving of a substance through a membrane
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structure
Definition
the way the parts of a cell or organism are put together
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chemicals that make up the cytoplasm
Definition
water
fats
proteins
carbohydrates
salts
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Five functions conducted by the cytoplasm
Definition
storing food
transferring energy
making protein
moving chemicals around
disposing of waste
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passes in cell via osmosis
Definition
nourishment
oxygen
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passes out the cell via osmosis
Definition
waste products
carbon dioxide
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