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B.4A Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
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cell
The basic structural unit of all living
organisms
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prokaryote
Organism that lacks a true nucleus
and membrane bound organelles
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eukaryote
Organism that contains a true nucleus
and membrane bound organelles
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nucleus
Organelle where a eukaryotic organism’s
genetic material is located; the control
center of the cell
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golgi body
Organelle that packages and sorts materials
for transport outside of the cell
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ribosome
Organelle responsible for protein
synthesis
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mitochondrion (mitochondria)
Organelle where energy is produced during
cellular respiration; the power house of the
cell
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endoplasmic reticulum
Organelle where synthesis of new lipid or
protein molecules occurs; may be rough or
smooth
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lysosome
Organelle involved in the breakdown
of foreign material and debris using
digestive enzymes
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vacuole
Organelle responsible for storage of
materials inside the cell
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chloroplast
Organelle where sugars are produced during
photosynthesis; found in autotrophic cells
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cytoplasm
The jelly-like substance that fills the cell;
contains the organelles of the eukaryotic cell
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cell wall
Outer layer of a plant cell used for
protection and support
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cell membrane
Cell part surrounding the cytoplasm that is
also a barrier between the inside and the
outside; regulates what enters and leaves the
cell in order to maintain homeostasis
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multicellular
An organism composed of many cells
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bacterium (bacteria)
A single-celled prokaryotic microorganism
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cilia
Hair-like organelles used in movement
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eukaryotic
Containing a true nucleus and membrane
bound organelles
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exocytosis
Cellular excretion
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flagella
Long, threadlike organelle used for
locomotion
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organelle
A structure within a cell
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prokaryotic
Lacking a true nucleus and membrane
bound organelles
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