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Chapter 9 Section 2
Term | Definition |
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Bacteria | Single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus; prokaryotes |
Flagellum | A long, whiplike structure that helps a cell to move |
Prokaryote | An organism whose cells lack a nucleus and some other cell structures |
Eukaryote | An organism whose cells contain nuclei |
Asexual Reproduction | A reproduction process that involves one parent produces offspring that are identical to the parent |
Binary Fission | A form of asexual reproduction in which one cell divides to form two identical cells |
Decomposer | An organism that breaks down chemicals and returns important materials to soil and water |