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referring to a type of cell that lacks a nucleus and other membrane bound organelles

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prokaryotic

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Referring to a type of cell that contains a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.

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eukaryotic

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The central organelle of a eukaryotic cell that contains the cell’s DNA.

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Nucleus

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: A thin, flexible layer that surrounds and protects a cell or organelle.

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membrane

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The jelly-like substance that fills the cell and surrounds the organelles.

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cytoplasm

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Single-celled microorganisms that belong to the prokaryotic domain.

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bacteria

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Microorganisms that are similar to bacteria but have distinct characteristics and belong to a separate domain.

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archaea

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: Organelles responsible for generating energy in eukaryotic cells through cellular respiration.

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mitochondria

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Organelles found in plants and algae that carry out photosynthesis.

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Chloroplast

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10
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Small organelles that synthesize proteins

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ribosome

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: A selectively permeable barrier that surrounds the cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out.

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cell membrane

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: The living content of a cell, including the cytoplasm and nucleus.

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protoplasm

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tissues in which cells actively divide. They are responsible for production of more cells

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meristematic or embryonic tissues

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tissues derived from the meristems that have already assumed various shapes and sizes

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permanent tissue

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found at the tips of shoots and roots

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apical meristems

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meristems that increase girth or diameter of the plant

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lateral meristems

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usually found in the vicinity of nodes

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intercalary meristems

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these are the most abundant of all the cell types FOUND IN ALMOST ALL MAJOR PARTS OF HIGHER PLANTS

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Parenchyma

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this tissue is composed of thick walled cells of uneven thickness

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chollenchyma

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characterized by cells that are thick and tough walled

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sclerenchyma

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this is the outermost layer of the cells found in all young plant organs

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epidermis

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serves as the outermost covering of old stems and old roots of woody dicot plants

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cork

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composed of secretory cells that produce hormones

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secretory tissues