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14 Cards in this Set
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organelle |
one of several tiny structures within a cell |
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cell membrane |
a flexible structure that protects and controls what goes in and out of the cell |
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cytoplasm |
the jelly-like substance found inside the cell that contains organelles |
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cell wall |
the rigid outer layer that protects and supports plant cells |
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DNA |
the molecule that contains the genetic material of a cell |
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chromosome |
a structure located in the nucleus that contains DNA |
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gene |
a segment of DNA located on the chromosomes that, among other things, controls specific traits |
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trait |
a characteristic that can be passed on to an organism's offspring |
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cell cycle |
a series of events occurring during the life of a cell |
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interphase |
the stage of cell growth occurring at the beginning of the cell cycle |
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mitosis |
the stage of the cell cycle in which the cell's nucleus divides in two |
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cytokinesis |
the final stage of the cell cycle in which the cytoplasm divides |
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mutation |
a change in the DNA sequence of a gene or chromosome |
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cancer |
a disease caused by cells that go through uncontrolled cell division |
