Ch 7 Vocab

Question 0

Transmission electron microscope (TEM)

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Explore cell structures and large protein molecules

Question 1

Cell theory

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All living things are composed of cells, cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living things, new cells are produced from existing cells

Question 2

Scanning electron microscope (SEM)

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Produces 3D images of cells

Question 3

Nucleus

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A large membrane, enclosed structure that contains the cells genetic material from DNA.

Question 4

Eukaryotes

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Contains a nucleus in which their genetic material is separated from the rest of the cell

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Prokaryotes

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Cells have genetic material that is not contained in a nucleus

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Organelles

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Structures that act as organelles

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Chromatin

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Granular material you can see in the nucleus

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Chromosomes

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Threadlike structures contain genetic information that’s passed from one generation of cells to the next

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Nucleolus

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A nuclei that contains a small, sense region

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Ribosomes

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Small particles of RNA and protein found throughout the cytoplasm

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Eukaryotic cells also contain internal membrane system