Cells Vocab Review #1

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Eukaryote: Organisms with cells that have a nucleus

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Organisms with cells that have a nucleus

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Prokaryote:

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Organisms without a nucleus.

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Cell membrane function?

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Serves as a barrier between the cell and the environment.

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Cytoplasm:

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Semi-fluid substance outside the nucleus where organelles are suspended.

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Cytoskeleton function?

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Provides structure, organization, and maintains cell shape.

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Nucleus: Large organelle storing DNA; Control Center.

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Large organelle storing DNA; Control Center.

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Define metabolism

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All chemical processes that sustain life in cells.

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Define homeostasis.

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Maintaining stable internal conditions.

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Organelle: A membrane-bound structure with a specific function within a cell ("small organ").

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What is a protist?

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Single celled organism with a nucleus.