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sink
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growing parts of a plant, such as roots and young leaves, which require photosynthate

sinoatrial (SA) node
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the heart’s internal pacemaker; located near the wall of the right atrium

siphonophore
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tubular structure that serves as an inlet for water into the mantle cavity

skeletal muscle tissue
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forms skeletal muscles, which attach to bones and control locomotion and any movement that can be consciously controlled

skull
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bone that supports the structures of the face and protects the brain

sliding clamp
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ring-shaped protein that holds the DNA pol on the DNA strand

small intestine
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organ where digestion of protein, fats, and carbohydrates is completed

small nuclear RNA
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molecules synthesized by RNA polymerase III that have a variety of functions, including splicing pre-mRNAs and regulating transcription factors

smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)
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region of the endoplasmic reticulum that has few or no ribosomes on its cytoplasmic surface and synthesizes carbohydrates, lipids, and steroid hormones; detoxifies certain chemicals (like pesticides, preservatives, medications, and environmental pollutants), and stores calcium ions

smooth muscle tissue
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occurs in the walls of hollow organs such as the intestines, stomach, and urinary bladder, and around passages such as the respiratory tract and blood vessels

soil
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outer loose layer that covers the surface of Earth

soil profile
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vertical section of a soil

solar intensity
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amount of solar power energy the sun emits in a given amount of time

solute
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substance dissolved in a liquid to form a solution

solvent
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substance capable of dissolving another substance