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Cell structure and function
10R, Chapter 7
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Biology
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10/25/2005

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Cell
Definition
the basic units of life
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Cell theory
Definition
Cell theory states that cells are the basic units of living things and a fundemental concept of biology
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Nucleus
Definition
Nucleus is a large membrane-enclosed structure that contains the cell's genetic material in the form of DNA
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Eukaryote
Definition
Eukaryote are cells that contain nuclei
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Prokaryotes
Definition
Prokaryotes are cells that do not have nuclei
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Organelle
Definition
Organelle are "little organs"
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Cytoplasm
Definition
Cytoplasm is the portion of the cell outside the nucleus
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Ribosome
Definition
Ribosome are small particles of RNA in protein found throughout the cytoplasm
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Endoplasmic reticulum
Definition
The side who where lipid components of the cell membrane are assembled along with the proteins and other materials. They are exported from the cell.
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Golgi apparatus
Definition
Golgi apparatus is to modify, sort and package proteins.
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Lysosomes
Definition
Lysosomes are small organelles filled with enzymes.
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Mitochondria
Definition
Mitrochondria are organelles that convert the chemical enery stored in food into compounds that are more convenient for the cell to use.
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Mitochondria
Definition
Mitrochondria are organelles that convert the chemical enery stored in food into compounds that are more convenient for the cell to use.
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