Biology chapter 1

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The basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms, containing genetic material and specialized organelles.
Cell
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living individual that can carry out basic life processes such as growth, reproduction, and response to the environment.
Organism
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A group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function.
Tissue
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A structure composed of different tissues working together to carry out specific functions within an organism.
Organ
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The central part of a cell that contains genetic material (DNA) and controls cellular activities.
Nucleus
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The gel-like substance inside a cell that surrounds the organelles, where many cellular activities take place.
Cytoplasm
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The outer boundary of a cell that regulates the passage of substances in and out of the cell.
Cell Membrane
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Organelles in a cell responsible for energy production through cellular respiration.
Mitochondria
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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll pigments.
Photosynthesis
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The process by which cells break down glucose to release energy for various cellular activities.
Respiration
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The ability of an organism to maintain internal stability and balance in response to changes in the external environment.
Homeostasis
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A group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.
Species
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living individual that can carry out basic life processes such as growth, reproduction, and response to the environment.

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Organism

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A group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function.

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A structure composed of different tissues working together to carry out specific functions within an organism.

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The central part of a cell that contains genetic material (DNA) and controls cellular activities.

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