Cell Vocab (Ch. 1.1 and 1.2)

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A widely accepted explanation of the relationship between cells and living things.

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cell theory

Front

Tiny cell structure with a specific function

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organelle

Front

Cell structure controlling substance entry/exit

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cell membrane

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Region between cell membrane and nucleus

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cytoplasm

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Cell structure forming passageways for protein transport.

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Basic unit of structure and function in living things

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cell

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Instrument that enlarges small objects

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microscope

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Rigid layer surrounding plant cells and some organisms

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cell wall

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Cell structure forming passageways for protein transport.

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Cell structure containing nucleic acids that direct cell activities.

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nucleus