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| The basic unit of structure and function in organisms. |
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A tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell.
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The outside boundary of a cell; controls which substances can enter or leave the cell.
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A rigid layer of nonliving material that surrounds the cells of plants and some other organisms.
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| The control center of the cell that directs the cell’s activities and determines the cell’s characteristics |
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The region of a cell located inside the cell membrane (between the cell membrane and nucleus) which contains a gel-like material and cell organelles.
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Rod-shaped cell structures that produce most of the energy needed to carry out the cell’s functions.
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A structure in the cells of plants that captures energy from sunlight and uses it to produce food.
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A water-filled sac inside a cell that acts as a storage area.
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A widely accepted explanation of the relationship between cells and living things.
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| Tiny structure in the cell where PROTEINS are made. |
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| Passageway where proteins are carried throughout the cell |
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