Glossary M - P
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Multicellular(8) (multi-many, celular- to do with cells) Organisms that are comprised of two or more cells
Mitochondria (8) Storage for water, nutrients or waste. Located in both Plant and Animal cells. |
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Neuron (8) A nerve cell; A specialized cell that sends messages through out the body.
Nucleus (8) Nuclei are located inside of both animal and plant cells and control the activities of the cell and contain the hereditary material (DNA). Nervous System (8) The organ system that controls all of our body, it is the system that is responsible for all of our senses, feelings, and thoughts. It consists of: The Brain, The Spinal Cord, and the Peripheral nerves. |
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Organism (7,8) A living thing. Living things are made of cells, obtain and use energy, grow and develop, reproduce, adapt and respond to their environment, and are organized.
Organelles (8) Small structures inside a cell with specific functions. Observation (8) A statement made by using your five senses in order to gain information. |