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| A cell structure that contains nucleic acids, the chemical instructions that direct all the cell's activities. |
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| A rigid layer of nonliving material that surrounds the cells of plants and some other organisms. |
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| Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) |
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| The genetic material that carries information about an organism and its passed from parent to offspring. |
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| The region between the cell membrane and the nucleus; in organisms without a nucleus, the region located inside the cell membrane. |
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| A tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell. |
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| A cell structure that controls which substances can enter or leave the cell. |
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