Cells Vocab

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Basic unit of life

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cell

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Specialized structure performing key functions in a eukaryotic cell

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organelle

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Control center of the cell

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nucleus

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Organelle in plant/algae cells for photosynthesis

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chloroplast

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Powerhouse of the cell

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mitochondria

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Rigid layer surrounding plant cells.

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cell wall

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Cell structure controlling substance entry/exit.

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cell membrane

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Organelle that stores water, salts, proteins, and carbs

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vacuole

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Jellylike fluid in cells where organelles are suspended

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cytoplasm

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Arrangement of parts in an organism

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structure