How Cells Function

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The Movement Of Materials Through The Cell Membrane Using Energy.

Active Transport

Active Transport Simple Definition

Adenosine Triphosphate, Molecules That Store Energy.

ATP

ATP Simple Definition

The Life Cycle Of A Cell.

Cell Cycle

Cell Cycle Simple Definition

Cells Using Oxygen To Produce Energy From Food.

Cellular Respiration

Cellular Respiration Simple Definition

The Division Of The Cytoplasm During Cell Division.

Cytokinesis

Cytokinesis Simple Definition

The Movement Of Molecules From An Area Of Higher Density To An Area Of Lower Density.

Diffusion

Diffusion Simple Definition

A Protein That Speeds Up Chemical Reactions In Cells.

Enzyme

Enzyme Simple Definition

Cells Breaking Down Molecules To Release Energy Without Using Oxygen.

Fermentation

Fermentation Simple Definition

A Chromosome With The Same Structure And Gene Sequence.

Homologous Chromosome

Homologous Chromosome Simple Definition

The Stage Of Cell Cycle Before Cell Division Occurs.

Interphase

Interphase Simple Definition

The Sum Of All Chemical Reactions In An Organism.

Metabolism

Metabolism Simple Definition

The Stage Of The Cell Cycle During Which The Nucleus Divides.

Mitosis

Mitosis Simple Definition

The Diffusion Of Water Through A Semipermeable Membrane.

Osmosis

Osmosis Simple Definition

The Movement Of Materials Through A Cell Membrane Without The Use Of Energy.

Passive Transport

Passive Transport Simple Definition

The Process By Which Plants Use Sunlight, Carbon Dioxide, And Water To Make Food.

Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis Simple Definition