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FLASH CARDS

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Cell

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the basic unit of structure and function in an organism
*its shape and size contribute to its function

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2
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Robort hooke

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Used a microscope to discover cells

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3
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Microscope

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used to magnify things

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4
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Cell theory

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5
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Organelle

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A tiny stature in the cell

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6
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nucleus

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Direct all cells activities

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7
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Nucleolus

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a Ribosomes

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8
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Chromatin

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catian DNA

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9
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Nuclear membrane

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surrounds the nucleus

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10
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Cell membrane

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selectively permeable membrane

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Cytoplasm

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gel-like material inside the cell
- cytosol is part of the cytoplasm

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12
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Endoplasmic
Reticlum ER

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moves material around in the cell

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13
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Ribosomes

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make proteins and translate messages

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14
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Golgi bodies

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the packaging organelle

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15
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Mitochondria

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powerhouse of the cell because it breaks down food molecules and releases energy
*does cellular respiration

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16
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Vaculoe

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storage area in the cell

17
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Lysosomes

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digest wastes and worn-out cell parts, “cleans” the cell

18
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Chloroplasts

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contain a chemical called chlorophyll (absorbs the sun’s energy & makes the plant green) and allows the plant to make food for itself (like solar panels)
*does photosynthesis
*only in plants

19
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Cell wall

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outer boundary of plant cell, rigid & tough, provides support and shape
-made of cellulose
*only in plants

20
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Prokayrtivc cells

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Cells that do not have a nucleus, usually unicellular

21
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Eukaryaotic
Cells

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Cells that do not have a nucleus, usually unicellular

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