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Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells - 6.12AB
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Organism | A self-contained living thing. |
| Cell | The smallest unit of an organism; it is enclosed by a membrane and performs life functions. |
| Eukaryotic Cell | A cell with a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. |
| Prokaryotic Cell | A cell lacking a nucleus or any other membrane-enclosed organelle. |
| Cell Membrane/Membrane | A protective layer that surrounds a cell or an organelle. |
| Organelle | A membrane-bound structure inside a cell that performs a specialized function. |
| Nucleus | A membrane-bound structure in eukaryotic cells that contains the DNA. |
| DNA | Contains information that forms the hereditary material of all cells. |