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Cells flash cards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell | The basic structural and functional unit of living organisms. |
| Multicellular | A category of organisms made up of more than one cell and of different types of cells. |
| Unicellular | A category of organisms made up of one cell. |
| Cell Membrane | A lipid barrier that encloses the cytoplasm and controls what enters and exits the cell. |
| Cell Wall | A tough, protective barrier that surrounds the outer membrane of some types of cells. |
| Chloroplast | A membrane-bound organelle in plants that is the site of photosynthesis. |
| Function | What something does. |
| Mitochondrion | The organelle that functions in energy production; the power factory of the cell. |
| Nucleus | A membrane-bound organelle in eukaryotic cells that contains the DNA; the control center of the cell. |
| Organelle | A structure inside a cell that performs a specialized function. |