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The smallest unit that can perform all life processes |
Cell |
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A group of similar cells that perform a common function |
Tissue |
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A collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body |
Organs |
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A group of organs that work together to perform body functions |
Organic system |
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Does not have a nucleus |
Prokaryotic |
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Has a nucleus |
Eukaryotic |
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Organisms that are singled celled |
Unicellular |
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Organisms that have more than one cell |
Multicellular |
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One of the small cell bodies that are found in the cytoplasm and that are specialized to perform a specific function |
Organelle |
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A cellular organelles that is a system of highly folded membranes that assist in the production and transport of proteins "rough" indicates that it's covered ribosomes |
Rough endoplasmic reticulum |
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A cellular organelle that is a system of highly folded membrane that assist in the production of proteins. "Smooth" indicates its not covered in ribosomes |
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum |
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Hair-like structure found in some cells that surrounds the cell membrane and provides structure and support |
Cilia |
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A long tail-like structure that is propelled in a whip-like motion and allows the cell to move |
Flagellla |
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A cellular organelle in eukaryotes that contains DNA and had a role in process such as growth,metabolism, and reproduction |
Nucleus |
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Unwound genetic material (DNA) that will coil up and condense into chromosomes during cell division |
Chromatin |
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A small cellular Organelles that is found within the nucleus that is responsible for making ribosomes |
Nucleolus |
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A phosphilipid bilayer that acts as the boundary between a cell and it's environment and allows certain materials into and out of the cell |
Cell membrane |
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The aqueous (fluid) region within the cell membrane that cushions the cellular organelles |
Cytoplasm |
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The network of protein fibers and tubes that plays an essential role in cell movement,shape, and cell division |
Cytoskeleton |
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A large sac found in plant cells that contains water and waste |
Central vacuole |
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A green pigment that is present in plant cells |
Chlorophyll |
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An organelle found in plant cells that contains chlorophyll |
Chloroplasts |
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A rigid sructure found in some cells that surrounds the cell membrane and provides structure and support |
Cell wall |
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A cellular organelle composed of RNA and protein that is site of protein sythesis |
Ribosomes |
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A cellular organelle that helps make and package materials (proteins) to be transported out of the cell |
Golgi apparatus |
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A cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes that breaks down food, waste or broken cell parts |
Lysosomes |
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The power house of the cell; the site of cellular respiration which produces ATP |
Mitochondria |
