1st Six Weeks Flashcards

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Prokaryote

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A single cell organism that lacks a nucleus.

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Eukaryote

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A cell that contains DNA in its nucleus.

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Cell Membrane (Plasma Membrane)

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Thin outer layer that surrounds the cell, controlling what comes in and what goes out.

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Nucleus

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Control center of the cell contains DNA.

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DNA

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Genetic instructions.

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Ribosome

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Build proteins.

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Mitochondria

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Take the food the cell receives and turn it into usable energy (called ATP).

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Virus

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A tiny, nonliving particle that can only make copies of itself by invading a living cell.

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Bacteriophage

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Virus that infects bacteria.

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Capsid

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Protect and contains the genetic material.