Science Cells Flashcards
1
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Cell
A
The building blocks of all living things.
2
Q
Microscope
A
An instrument that makes small
objects look larger.
3
Q
cell theory
A
A widely accepted explanation of the relationship between cells and living things.
4
Q
Magnification
A
Making images appear larger.
5
Q
Resolution
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Seeing an object’s details clearly.
6
Q
Organelles
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Organ of a cell.
7
Q
Cell wall
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A supporting layer that surrounds the cell.
8
Q
Cell membrane
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A barrier that controls which substances pass into and out of a cell.
9
Q
Cytoplasm
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The thick fluid region of a cell located
inside the cell membrane.
10
Q
Nucleus
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The organelle that contains the cell’s DNA.
11
Q
Mitochondria
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The stomach of the cell.
12
Q
Chloroplast
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Plant cell that turns sunlight into food.
13
Q
Vacuole
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An organelle that stores water and food
