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Unit 3
Vocab Study Guide
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Organelle | “mini organs” found in cells that perform a specific job or function |
| Prokaryote | cell with NO nucleus, DNA is free floating in the cytoplasm ex: bacteria |
| Eukaryote | cell that has its DNA in its nucleus ex: human cells like a brain cell, animal, plants, fungi and protists |
| Unicellular | single celled organism ex. prokaryotes/bacteria |
| Multicellular | multi or many celled organisms ex. Humans, plants, fungi |
| Nucleus | Control center of the cell that holds the DNA “Brain of the cell” |
| Cell membrane | Organelle that controls what passes in and out of the cell |
| Mitochondria | Responsible for creating the energy in the cell “Powerhouse of the cell” |
| Cytoplasm | Jelly-like substance inside cells that the organelles float in |
| Cell Wall* | Extra outer layer that offers additional protection and shape maintenance |
| Chloroplasts* | Make glucose from light energy in the process of photosynthesis |