Cells

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  1. cell organelle
    a specialized part of a cell; analogous to an organ
    Explain the role of cell organelles for both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, including
    the cell membrane, in maintaining homeostasis and cell reproduction.
    b.
  2. eukaryotic
    having cells with `good' or membrane-bound nuclei
    Explain the role of cell organelles for both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, including
    the cell membrane, in maintaining homeostasis and cell reproduction.
    b.
  3. cell membrane
    a thin membrane enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell
    Explain the role of cell organelles for both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, including
    the cell membrane, in maintaining homeostasis and cell reproduction.
    b.
  4. catalyst
    substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction
    Explain how enzymes function as catalysts.
    c.
  5. carbohydrate
    an essential component of living cells and source of energy
    Identify the function of the four major macromolecules (i.e., carbohydrates, proteins,
    lipids, nucleic acids).
    d.
  6. enzyme
    a complex protein produced by cells that acts as a catalyst
    Explain how enzymes function as catalysts.
    c.
  7. cell
    the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms
    Students will analyze the nature of the relationships between structures and functions
    in living cells.
    a.
  8. diffusion
    the act of dispersing something
    Explain the impact of water on life processes (i.e., osmosis, diffusion).
  9. analyze
    break down into components or essential features
    Students will analyze the nature of the relationships between structures and functions
    in living cells.
    a.
  10. acid
    a sour water-soluble compound with a pH of less than 7
    Identify the function of the four major macromolecules (i.e., carbohydrates, proteins,
    lipids, nucleic acids).
    d.
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