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17 Cards in this Set
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Cell |
The smallest unit of structure that living things are made of |
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Oraganism |
Any individual single-celled life form, animal or plant |
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Bacteria |
Microscopic, single-celled organism than can be found EVERYWHERE |
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Prokaryotic Cell |
Cells without a membrane-bound nuclei |
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Eukaryotic Cell |
Cells with well membrane-bound nuclei |
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Unicellular |
Consisting of only one cell |
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Multicellular |
Consisting of multiple cells |
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Organelle |
A small part of the cell that has a specific function |
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Nucleus |
The "control center" of a cell with a nucleus (eukaryotic cell) |
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Chloroplast |
The place in plant cells in which photosynthesis happens, converting sunlight and other ingredients into food |
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Mitochondria |
The "powerhouse" of the cell, similar to the digestive system. They break down nutrients energy rich molecules (cellular respiration) |
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Cell Wall |
A layer made mostly of cellulose that is found on plant sells, lies outside of the plasma memebrane |
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Cell Membrane |
The membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm of the cell |
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Specialized |
Having a special biological feature |
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Tissue |
The distinct type of material in which animals and plants are made of, consist of cells |
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Organ |
A group of tissues that work together to form a specific vital function (i.e. the heart or the kidney) |
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Body Systems |
A system of several organs working together to help perform bodily functions (i.e. the respiratory system made of the lungs and red blood cells) |
