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| The theory that all living organisms are composed of cells, which are the basic units of structure and function in living things which come from cells like themselves. |
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| A thin membrane surrounding a cell (plasma membrane). |
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| The smallest unit of matter that can carry on all of the processes of life. |
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| Protein threads that make up micro-filaments. |
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| The inner folds of the mitochondria that add surface area so that more chemical reactions can occur. |
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| Long thin strands of DNA and protein. |
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| Densely packed Chromatin. |
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| Tough, rigid covering of plant cell membranes. |
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| Shows the cell membrane to behave like a liquid with proteins moving within the lipid bilayer. |
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| A cell that has a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. |
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| The area between the nucleus and cell membrane. |
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| Proteins embedded in the cell phospholipid bilayer and extending through it. |
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| The area of a cell that contains a cell’s genetic code (DNA). |
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| A group of organs that perform a set of related tasks. |
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| Internal structure of a cell. |
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| Proteins attached to the cell membrane on the interior or exterior surface. |
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| Unicellular organisms without a membrane-bound nucleus and organelles. |
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| Selectively permeable membrane |
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| Has the ability to control what enters and exits the cell. |
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| Bundles of microtubules that assist in movement of chromosomes during cell division. |
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