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Cells and Body
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell | the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, typically microscopic and consisting of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane. Microscopic organisms typically consist of a single cell, which is either eukaryotic or prokaryotic. |
| Nucleus | the structure in a cell that contains the chromosomes |
| Cell membrane | separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment. |
| Cytoplasm | the gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell. |
| unicellular | (of protozoans, certain algae, spores, etc.) consisting of a single cell. |
| Heart | |
| Vein |