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Model
A model simplifies something in the world to explain it , describe, or represent it. MODELS ARE SUBJECT TO BEING CHANGED OR REPLACED.
Cell Theory
- All living things are made of one or more cells.
- All cells come from preexsisting cells.
- Cells perform the functions of living things.
Eukaryotic Cell
A cell with a nucleus
Prokaryotic cell
A cell without a nucleus
Unicellular
Having only one cell
Multicellular
Having more than one cell
Cell
The smallest working unit of an organism
Organ
A group of tissues that work together
Tissue
A group of similar cells that work together
Organelles
The usually membrane surrounded structures in a eukaryotic cell that performs special functions.
Cell membrane
The structure that surrounds all cells and regulates what comes in and goes out
Cell wall
A rigid structure that surrounds and protects some cells
Capsule
A slimy layer surrounding some bacteria that protects them from harmful substances and prevents their drying out
Cytoplasm
The material inside of cell EXCLUDING the nucleus
Flagellum
A whip like structure that some cells used to propel themselves through their environment