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cell: basic unit of all organisms
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cell theory: states that all organisms are made up of one or more cells, the cell is the basic unit of structure and function, and all cells come from preexisting cells
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cell wall: fairly rigid structure located outside the cell membrane of plants, some protists, and bacteria that provide support and protection
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chlorophyll: light-absorbing pigment in plants and some protists that is required for photosynthesis
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chloroplasts: chlorophyll containing organelles found in plant cells; responsible for capturing light energy and converting it into chemical energy
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chromatin: long strands of DNA found in the eukaryotic cell nucleus
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cilia: short, numerous hairlike projections composed of pairs of microtubules
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compound light microscope: instrument that uses light and a series of lenses to magnify objects in steps
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electron microscope: instrument that uses a beam of electrons instead of light to magnify objects
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eukaryote: cell that has a nucleus and membrane bound organelles
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nucleus: the central membrane bound organelle that manages cell functions and contains DNA
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organelle: membrane boun structure in a cell that performs a certain function
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prokaryote: cells that do not have a nucleus or membrane bound organelles