Cell Types Vocab

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Cell Theory

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idea that all living things are composed of cells, cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things, and new cells are produced from existing cells

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Prokaryote

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A single celled organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane bound organelles

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Eukaryote

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A cell that contains a nucleus and membrane bound organelles

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membrane bound organelles

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organelles that are unique to eukaryotic cells, and are surrounded with a membrane

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Bacteria

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single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus; prokaryotes

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Fungi

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A eukaryotic organism that has cell walls and is a heterotroph that feeds by absorbing its food.

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Protists

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single-celled or simple multicellular eukaryotic organisms that generally do not fit in any other kingdom

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Plants

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Multicellular eukaryotes with cells walls that are autotrophs

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Animals

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multicellular, heterotrophic, eukaryotic organisms that lack cell walls

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Autotroph

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An organism that makes its own food