Organelles
Compartments within cells that perform different functions
Organelle
A set of interacting parts forming a complex whole
System
A random change to a gene that sometimes results in a new trait
Mutation
A specific characteristic of an individual organism
Trait
Molecules that are building blocks for proteins
A strong protective structure that surrounds a plant cell
Cell Wall
The body system that takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide
Respiratory System
An instruction for making a protein molecule
Gene
Any different in traits between organisms
Variation
A molecule that organisms can use to release energy
Glucose
Controls what enters and exits the cell
Cell Membrane
The body system that takes in food and breaks it down
Digestive System
A specific form of a gene that provides instructions for making a particular protein molecule
Gene Version
A characteristic that all members of a species have
Feature
The body's use molecules for energy and growth
Makes proteins
Ribosomes
The body system that transports molecules to and from all alls of the body
Circulatory System
Having gene versions that are different
Heterozygous
Observable traits of an organisms- ex: height, eye color
Phenotype
A group of atoms joined together in a particular way
Molecules
Contains chlorophyll and converts sunlight into energy for the plant
Chloroplasts
They body system that sends messages back and forth between the brain and body
Having gene versions that are the same
Homozygous
The genetic makeup of an organism - Ex: gg or Gg
Genotype
A molecule organisms get from the air or water around them
Water