From Cells to Organisms

The basic structural and functional unit of all organisms.

• Cell

• Cell Membrane

• Cell Wall

• Organelle

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A tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell.

• Cell

• Cell Membrane

• Cell Wall

• Organelle

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A cell structure that controls which substances can enter or leave the cell.

• Cell

• Cell Membrane

• Cell Wall

• Organelle

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A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support to the plant cell.

• Cell

• Cell Membrane

• Cell Wall

• Organelle

An organelle found in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs. Also, contains the pigment chlorophyll.

• Cytoplasm

• Cell Wall

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Gel-like fluid where the organelles are found.

• Cytoplasm

• Mitochondria

• Organism

• Nucleus

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A type of cell with a membrane-bound nucleus.

• Eukaryotic Cell

• Prokaryotic Cell

The theory that cells from the smallest unit of life, cells come from preexisting cells, and all organisms are made of 1 or more cells.

• Organelle Theory

• Eukaryotic Theory

• Multi-Organism Theory

• Cell Theory

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An organism made of more than one cell.

• Unicellular

• Multicellular

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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A single celled organism.

• Unicellular

• Multicellular

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