Organelles
This organelle stores DNA
Nucleus
This molecule is composed of simple sugars
Starch
Organisms like to ______________ a stable internal environment
Maintain
This body system contains the brain and spinal cord
Nervous
The "little organs" inside of cells
Organelles
This organelle is the "powerhouse" of the cell
Mitochondria
These are the basic building blocks of proteins
Amino Acids
This type of food contains a lot of protein
Meat
This digestive organ breaks down food for absorption
Mouth OR stomach
The total of all chemical processes in an organism
Metabolism
This is the function of the vacuole
Storage
This molecule is mostly found in animal fats and nuts
Lipids
A collection of atoms
Molecule
This organ is the center of the circulatory system
Heart
This type of transport requires energy
Active transport
This is the purpose of the ribosome
Protein synthesis
This nutrient is found in small amounts in all food
Nucleotide
This organelle contains all the others
Cell Membrane
This system exchanges gasses with the atmosphere
Respiratory
This is the process of burning sugar (glucose) to make ATP
Cell respiration
This organelle is only found in plant cells
Cell wall OR Chloroplast
The natural movement of molecules from high to low concentration
Diffusion
This is the site of cell respiration
Mitochondria
This is the function of the excretory system
Removes waste
This is the process of maintaining a stable internal environment
Homeostasis