Cells Vocabulary

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Lysosome

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The organelle that contains digestive enzymes to help a cell break down materials.

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Animal Cell

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A eukaryotic cell containing membrane bound organelles without a cell wall or chloroplasts.

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Cell Wall

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Barrier that surrounds the cell membrane in plant and bacterial cells. It helps maintain support and structure.

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Cytoplasm

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The gel-like material inside ALL cells.

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Multicellular

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Any organism composed of more than one cell.

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Eukaryotic Cell

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A type of cell that has a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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Prokaryotic Cell

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A type of cell that does not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.

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Chloroplast

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An organelle found in plant cells that is responsible for photosynthesis.

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Cell Membrane

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A protective barrier that surrounds the cell, controlling what enters and exits.

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Organelle

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Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.