Cells and Cell Theory

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Eukaryotic

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Eukaryotic organisms have membrane-bound nuclei.

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Microscope

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A tool that allows you to see enlarged images of tiny images.

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Cell Theory

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Cell theory describes cells as the basic unit of living matter.

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Heterotrophic

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Heterotrophic organisms are those that obtain their food from other sources.

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Organism

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A living thing.

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Prokaryotic

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Prokaryotic organisms lack membrane-bound nuclei.

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Photosynthesis

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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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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Cytoplasm

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The jelly-like substance within a cell that contains organelles.

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Nucleus

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The control center of a cell that contains genetic material.