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Cell
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a basic unit of structure and function in all organisms.
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Cell theory
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states that all organisms are made up of one or more cells, the cell is the basic unit of life, and all cells come from other cells
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Eukaryote
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an organism whose cells have a distinct membrane-bound nucleus and organelle
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Multicellular
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composed of more than one cell
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Organelle
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structure in the cytoplasm of a eukaryotic cell that can act as a storage site, process energy, move materials, or manufacture substances
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Prokaryote
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a unicellular organism that lacks a true nucleus and membrane organelle
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Unicellular
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composed of only one cell
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Cell membrane
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the semi-permeable membrane that encloses the contents of a cell
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Cell wall
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the rigid, outermost layer of a plant cell
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Chlorophyll
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the green pigment in the leaves and stems of plants that is necessary for the production of plant food by photosynthesis
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Chloroplast
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a small oval green bit of protoplasm that contains chlorophyll and is the location of photosynthesis.
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Cytoplasm
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inherited genetic material in a cell not specified by its own nucleus.
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Endoplasmic reticulum
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organelle in the cytoplasm that moves materials around in a cell and is made up of a complex series of folded membranes; can be rough or smooth
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Golgi bodies
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organelles that package cellular material and transport them within the cell or out of the cell
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Lysosomes
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the organelle that contains enzymes to break down or digest organic compounds and old organelle
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Mitrochondria
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any of the very tiny rod-like or string-like structures that occur in nearly all cells of plants and animals, and that process food for energy
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Nucleolus
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a small spherical body in the nucleus of a cell, consisting of protein and RNA. It produces ribosomes.
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Nucleus
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the part of a cell that controls growth and reproduction.
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Ribsome
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small structure on which cells make their own proteins
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Vacuole
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a membranous enclosure within a cell that contains substances
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