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Eukaryotes

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Any cell or organism that possesses a clearly defined nucleus

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Nucleus

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Double-membrane surrounded organelle in cell that contains the chromosomes

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Membrane

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Thin layer that forms outer boundary of a living cell or an internal cell component

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Organelle

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A small structure in a cell surrounded by a membrane and has a specific function

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Nuclear Pores

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Pores in the membrane

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Nucleoplasm

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Jelly-like liquid inside nucleus

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Metabolism

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Chemical reaction that synthesizes organic material and produces energy

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Nucleolus

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Concentrated mass of RNA and proteins where ribosomes are made

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Chromatin Network

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Mass of chromosomes

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DNA

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid

Giant molecule, consisting of two strands that are twisted to form a double helix. A type of nucleic acid.

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Chromosomes

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Long, thin, thread-like strands containing DNA and wrapped around protein

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Genes

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Hereditary unit consisting of a sequence of DNA that occupies a specific location on a chromosome and determines a particular characteristic

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Mitochondria

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Small structure in cytoplasm of cell responsible for production of energy

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Chloroplast

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Plant cell organelles that convert light energy into chemical energy via photosynthesis

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Extranuclear DNA

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DNA that occurs outside the nucleus

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RNA

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Ribonucleic Acid

Nucleic acid found in the nucleus and cytoplasm associated with protein manufacturing

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Monomers

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Atoms or small molecules that bond together and form more complex structures - “building blocks”

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Nucleotides

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Compound consisting of one N-Base linked with one Pentose sugar and one phosphate group

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Cytoplasm

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Substance between cell membrane and the nucleus, containing cytosol, organelles, cytoskeleton and other particles.

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