Cell Structure and Function Vocab

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Smallest unit of an organism; enclosed by a membrane and performs life functions.

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cell

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All organ systems working together to create a living thing.

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organism

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Single-celled organisms without a nucleus or organelles

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prokaryote

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Organelle where energy is made in eukaryotic cells

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Mitichondria

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Organelle that assembles and packages proteins.

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golgi body

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Membrane-bound structure in eukaryotic cells containing DNA

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nucleus

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Membrane-bound structure in eukaryotic cells performing specific functions

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organelle

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Organelle that transports proteins and materials; can be rough (with ribosomes) or smooth (without ribosomes).

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endoplasmic reticulum

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Unicellular or multicellular organisms with a nucleus and complex organelles.

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eukaryote

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A group of cells working together for a specific function.

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tissue