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Cell Structure Intro
Organelle matching
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | a biomolecule that performs various functions, including providing an immediate source of energy and structural support in cells |
| Endosymbiotic Theory | a theory of how organelles arose in eukaryotic cells; proposes that organelles evolved internally within cells from the folding and internalization of the cell’s own membranes |
| Eukaryotic Cell | a cell that contains a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles |
| Lipid | a biomolecule that performs various functions, including cell membrane structure, long-term energy storage, and insulation |
| Nucleic Acid | a biomolecule that stores genetic information (DNA/RNA) |
| Prokaryotic Cell | a cell that does not have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles |
| Protein | a biomolecule that performs various functions, including functioning as enzymes; transporting molecules, antibodies, and hormones; and providing structure |
| Autogenous Theory | a theory of how organelles arose in eukaryotic cells; proposes that certain organelles, specifically mitochondria and chloroplasts, were free living prokaryotes that were engulfed by a host cell, leading to a mutually beneficial relationship |