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Cells
Terms related to the structure of cells
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| theory | well tested idea that explains events in the natural world |
| light microscope | uses light and senses to enlarge image of an object |
| electron microscope | uses a magnetic field to focus a beam of electrons through an object |
| cell theory | important observations by 3 scientists combined into 1 theory |
| organism | plant, animal or fungus that carries out all living functions |
| function | specific action of a person, object, or system |
| prokaryotic cell | cell with genetic material NOT surrounded by a lining |
| eukyrotic cell | cell with genetic material surrounded by a lining |
| structure | multiple parts organized to make a whole |