| Term | Definition |
|---|
| cell | the smallest unit that can carry out life processes |
| cell wall | adds support to plant cells |
| cell membrane | gives structure and allows the transporting of materials |
| cytoplasm | the jel-like substance that surrounds the organelles in a cell |
| chloroplast | the organelle where photosynthesis takes place |
| nucleus | the control center of the cell |
| structure | support; keeps everything together |
| function | purpose or job |
| photosynthesis | the process through which plants make their own food |
| organelles | the name given to cell parts |
| mitochondria | organelle that provides energy to the cell |
| passive transport | matter moves in/out of cells without using energy |
| active transport | matter moves in/out of cells using energy |
| diffusion | passive transport where particles spread through a liquid or gas (smell the food!) |
| osmosis | passive transport where diffusion of water across the cell membrane occurs |
| glucose | high energy sugar in animal and plant cells |
| cell division | when cells copy themselves (reproduce) |
| differentiate | when cells become different from each other |
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