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Microscopic Invest.
Microscopic Investigations 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell membrane | the outer layer of a cell. It helps control what can enter and exit a cell. |
| Cell wall | the non-living structure that surrounds the cell membrane of most plant cells. It helps the plant cell keep its shape. |
| Chloroplast | organelle in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs. |
| Cross section | a piece of a specimen that is cut across the long axis of the specimen. It is the opposite of a longitudinal section. |
| Cytoplasm | the gel-like area of the cell between the nucleus and cell membrane where many of the functions of the cell occur. |
| Eukaryotic cell | a cell that contains a defined nucleus. |
| Longitudinal section | a piece of a specimen that is cut along the long axis of the specimen. It is the opposite of a cross section. |
| Nucleus | small sac inside a cell that contains or contained DNA. One type of organelle in a cell. |
| Organelle | a small structure inside a cell that performs a specific function. |
| Organ | One of the parts of the body that performs a function. Different tissues combine to form these. The brain, heart and the stomach are examples of these. |
| Prokaryotic cell | a cell that does not contain a clearly defined nucleus, such as bacteria. |
| Tissue | a collection of similar cells that form the structures of a plant or animal and work together to perform a function. |
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