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1 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Prokaryotic | a type of cell that is lacking a membrane bound nucleus or membrane bound organelles |
| Eukaryotic | a type of cell that contains a nucleus and membrane bound organelles such as ribosomes, mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum |
| Organism | any living thing that exhibits all the characteristics of life |
| Unicellular | made of just one cell |
| Heterotrophic | does not have the ability to synthesize its own food; needs to eat other organisms to meet energy needs. |
| Autotrophic | has the ability to synthesize its own food; undergoes photosynthesis |
| Sessile | lacking the ability to move |
| Motile | having the ability to move |
| Biology | the study of life |
| Multi-cellular | made of many cells |
| Chemotrophic | organisms that synthesize (make) food from chemicals |