Ch 3 Cell Structure and Function 3.1
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 cell | basic unit of life |
| cell theory | * all organisms are made of cells * all existing cells are produced by other living cells * the cell is the basic unit of life |
| cytoplasm | jelly-like substance that contains molecular building blocks |
| organelles | specialized structures within cytoplasm that perform distinct processes |
| prokaryotic cells | no nucleus or bound organelles; DNA is found throughout cytoplasm; single-celled organisms |
| eukaryotic cells | has nucleus and bound organelles; DNA is found within nucleus; single or multi-celled organisms |
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