Chapter 3.1.2 Flashcards
1
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microscope
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the instrument that magnifies an object
2
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unified cell theory
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the biological concept that states that all organisms are composed of one or more cells, the cell is the basic unit of life, and new cells arise from existing cells
3
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eukaryotic cell
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a cell that has a membrane-bound nucleus and several other membrane-bound compartments or sacs
4
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organelle
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a membrane-bound compartment or sac within a cell
5
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prokaryotic cell
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a unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus or any other membrane-bound organelle
