Chapter 7 Vocab. (Miller & Levine Biology)

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Basic unit of all life

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cell

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All living things are made of cells; cells are the basic units of structure and function; new cells arise from existing cells.

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cell theory

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Structure containing genetic material (DNA) in cells.

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nucleus

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Organism with nucleus-containing cells.

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eukaryote

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Unicellular organism without a nucleus.

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prokaryote

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In eukaryotic cells, all contents outside the nucleus; in prokaryotic cells, all cell contents.

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cytoplasm

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Specialized structure performing key cellular functions.

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organelle

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Cell organelle that stores water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates.

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vacuole

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Organelle that breaks down lipids, carbs, and proteins for cell use.

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lysosome

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Network of protein filaments in eukaryotic cells that provides shape, organization, and movement.

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cytoskeleton