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Cell |
The basic structural and functional unit of life |
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Cell membrane |
The part of the cell that holds that surrounds and holds the cell contents together;controls movement in and out of a cell |
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Cell theory |
The theory which states that all Living things are made up of cells, and that the cell is the basic structural and functional unit of life,and that cells come from pre-existing cells |
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Cell wall |
A structure surrounding plant cells that protects and supports the cell;is made of cellulose |
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Chloroplast |
Site of photosynthesis,chloroplasts in a plant cell absorb sunlight,carbon dioxide, and water to make food |
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Chromosomes |
Rod-like structures in the nucleus of a cell; contains the genetic information of a cell |
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Cilia |
Hair-Like projections that help propel the cell or move the substances surrounding the cell |
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Cytoplasm |
The watery substance inside of a cell in which the organelles are suspended;also used for transportation and chemical reactions |
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Electron microscope |
A microscope that uses beams of electron instead of beams of light, has more magnifying power than a compound light microscope |
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Flagella |
Tail-like structures that propels cells through their environment |
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Nucleus |
The control centre in a cell, stores the genetic information that directs the cells functions |
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Organelles |
A small structure found within cell; performs a specific function in a cell |
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Vacuole |
A membrane-surrounded storage compartment;holds water,food, and other materials |
