Biology Key Terms Flashcards
1
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What is the Cell Theory?
A
A theory that all living things are made up of one or more cells, that cells are the basic unit of life, and that cells come from pre-existing cells.
2
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What is a prokaryote?
A
A cells that does not contain a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles.
3
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What is a eukaryote?
A
A cell that contains a nucleus and other organelles, each surrounded by a thin membrane.
4
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What is a organelle?
A
A cell structure that performs a specific function for the cell.
