Cells

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an energy-rich organic molecule of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, like sugar or starches

An Energy-rich Organic Molecule Of Carbon, Hydrogen, And Oxygen, Like Sugar Or Starches.

Carbohydrate

Carbohydrate Simple Definition

the basic unit of life

The Basic Unit Of Life.

Cell

Cell Simple Definition

the cell boundary that controls what enters and leaves the cell

The Cell Boundary That Controls What Enters And Leaves The Cell.

Cell Membrane

Cell Membrane Simple Definition

cells make up all organisms, are the basic units of life, and come from other cells

Cells Make Up All Organisms, Are The Basic Units Of Life, And Come From Other Cells.

Cell Theory

Cell Theory Simple Definition

the rigid structure around a plant cell that supports and protects it

The Rigid Structure Around A Plant Cell That Supports And Protects It.

Cell Wall

Cell Wall Simple Definition

the plant organelle that uses light energy to make food

The Plant Organelle That Uses Light Energy To Make Food.

Chloroplast

Chloroplast Simple Definition

a jellylike material in a cell

A Jellylike Material In A Cell.

Cytoplasm

Cytoplasm Simple Definition

the protein network that controls the cells shape and movement

The Protein Network That Controls The Cells Shape And Movement.

Cytoskeleton

Cytoskeleton Simple Definition

the membranes in a cells cytoplasm that move proteins

The Membranes In A Cells Cytoplasm That Move Proteins.

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Endoplasmic Reticulum Simple Definition

a cell that has a membrane and nucleus

A Cell That Has A Membrane And Nucleus.

Eukaryote

Eukaryote Simple Definition

the special, normal, or proper activity of an organ or part

The Special, Normal, Or Proper Activity Of An Organ Or Part.

Function

Function Simple Definition

the cell structure that packages materials for transport within and out of cell

The Cell Structure That Packages Materials For Transport Within And Out Of Cell.

Golgi Body

Golgi Body Simple Definition

the maintenance of the stable internal conditions in an organism

The Maintenance Of The Stable Internal Conditions In An Organism.

Homeostasis

Homeostasis Simple Definition

an energy-rich organic compound such as a fat or oil

An Energy-rich Organic Compound Such As A Fat Or Oil.

Lipid

Lipid Simple Definition

a cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes

A Cell Organelle That Contains Digestive Enzymes.

Lysosome

Lysosome Simple Definition

the cell organelle that releases energy from food molecules

The Cell Organelle That Releases Energy From Food Molecules.

Mitochondrion

Mitochondrion Simple Definition

an organism that is made up of many cells, like all animals, plants and fungi

An Organism That Is Made Up Of Many Cells, Like All Animals, Plants And Fungi.

Multicellular

Multicellular Simple Definition

a molecule made of nucelotides that contain genetic material, like DNA and RNA

A Molecule Made Of Nucelotides That Contain Genetic Material, Like DNA And RNA.

Nucleic Acid

Nucleic Acid Simple Definition

the control center of a cell

The Control Center Of A Cell.

Nucleus Cell

Nucleus Cell Simple Definition

a group of tissues that work together to perform a function, like the heart, liver or stomach

A Group Of Tissues That Work Together To Perform A Function, Like The Heart, Liver Or Stomach.

Organ

Organ Simple Definition

a group of organs that work together to perform a specific function, like the digestive system

A Group Of Organs That Work Together To Perform A Specific Function, Like The Digestive System.

Organ System

Organ System Simple Definition

a structure in a cell, specialized to perform a specific function

A Structure In A Cell, Specialized To Perform A Specific Function.

Organelle

Organelle Simple Definition

any living thing

Any Living Thing.

Organism

Organism Simple Definition

an organic compound that is made of amino acids

An Organic Compound That Is Made Of Amino Acids.

Protein

Protein Simple Definition

a small cell structure that builds proteins

A Small Cell Structure That Builds Proteins.

Ribosome

Ribosome Simple Definition

the parts of a organism as a whole

The Parts Of A Organism As A Whole.

Structure

Structure Simple Definition

a group of similar cells working together to perform the same function

A Group Of Similar Cells Working Together To Perform The Same Function.

Tissue

Tissue Simple Definition

an organism made of a single cell

An Organism Made Of A Single Cell.

Unicellular

Unicellular Simple Definition

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