Topic 2 Vocab
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Mitochondria
An organelle whose function is to generate energy using cellular respiration
Homeostasis
Maintaining a stable internal condition
Cell Wall
The rigid structure within a plant cell that provides shapes, support, and protection
Photosynthesis
The process of taking in CO2, water, and sun to produce sugar/glucose and oxygen
Cell Membrane
The cell layer separating the cell organelles from the outside and that support transfer of material into and out of the cell
Exocytosis
Active transport the surrounds particles and and expels them from the cell
Chloroplast
Organelle that creates sugar/glucose by photosynthesis
Heterotroph
A consumer that relies on other organisms for food
Endocytosis
Active transport that brings in material
Diffusion
Passive transport when particles from a higher of concentration area move to a area of lower concentration
Prokaryotes
A single celled organism that does not contain a nucleus.
Osmosis
Passive transport when a higher concentration area move to a lower concentration area but is specifically for water
Autotroph
Producers who create their own food
Eukaryote
Generally a multi cell organism that contains a nucleus.
Cellular respiration
The process of taking in sugar/ glucose and oxygen to produce ATP, CO2, and water.