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THE CELL!
These flashards list some of the parts of cells and their functions!
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Biology
9th Grade
11/15/2010

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Cell Theory
Definition
1) All living things are composed of cells
2) Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things
3) New cells are produced from existing cells
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Cell Membrane
Definition
Thin, flexible barrier around the cell, it supports and protects the cell, it also allows the cell to interact within their surroundings
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Cell Wall
Definition
Strong layer around the cell membrane that supports and protects the cells
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Nucleus
Definition
Large structure that contains the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls the cell's activities ( Control Center of the Cell)
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Cytoplasm
Definition
The material inside the cell membrane, excluding the nucleus, it contains many organelles
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Prokaryotes
Definition
The smaller and simpler type of cell, contain a cell membrane and cytoplasm but no membrane bound organelles or nuclei
EX: Bacteria, E. Coli
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Eukaryotes
Definition
Larger, more complex cells, contain cell membrane, nuclei, cytoplasm,and other membrane bound organelles
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Organelle
Definition
Specialized cell sructure that performs an important cell funcion such as protein assembly (Endo. Retic.)
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Nucleus
Definition
Controls most cell processes and contains the hereditary information of DNA
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Chromatin
Definition
The granular material that is visible within the nucleus, normally spread throughout the nucleus
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