Lesson 1 Basic Unit of Life Flashcards
1
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cell
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Basic unit of structure and function of all organisms
2
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cell membrane
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semipermeable membrane surrounding a cell that controls what enters and what leaves the cell
3
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Cell theory
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Theory that states that all cells are basic units of structure in all organisms, basic unit of reproduction, and all things are made of cells
4
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eukaryote
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cells that contain organelles and an organized nucleus
5
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nucleus
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part of cell that contains the DNA and is the control center of the cell.
6
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organelle
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a specialized part in a cell surrounded by a membrane that does a specific job
7
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prokaryote
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a cell that lacks organelles and an organized nucleus. It contains DNA but the DNA is found in cytoplasm
