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Cell Types I

Terms in this set (12)

prokaryotic cell
A cell that lacks a nucleus and other organelles
animal cell
does not have a cell wall or chloroplast and has a small vacuole
unicellular
cells typical of prokaryotic cells
Eukaryotic cell
cell that has a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles
Multicellular
Consisting of many cells like often found in eukaryotic cells
plant cell
contains a cell wall, chloroplast and large vacuole
Eukaryotic cell
most complex of the two cell types
cell wall
A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support to the cell
Vacuole
A sac inside a cell that acts as a storage area. Larger in plant cells
Chloroplast
An organelle found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs
Bacteria
single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus; prokaryote
Plant
multicellular eukaryote that produces its own food through photosynthesis
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