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Cell Discovery
Chapter 7.1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cell | The basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms |
| cell theory | One of the fundamental ideas of modern biology |
| plasma membrane | A special boundary that helps control what enters and leaves the cell. |
| organelle | Specialized structures that carry out specific cell functions. |
| eukaryotic cell | Contain a nucleus and other organelles that are bound by membranes. |
| nucleus | A distinct central organelle that contains the cells genetic material in the form of DNA. |
| prokaryotic cell | Cells without a nucleus or other membrane bound organelles. |