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B.4A Prokaryotic and ��Eukaryotic Cells

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cell

The basic structural unit of all living organisms


prokaryote

Organism that lacks a true nucleus and membrane bound organelles Rice University – All Rights Reserved © 2011

eukaryote

Organism that contains a true nucleus and membrane bound organelles Rice University – All Rights Reserved © 2011

nucleus

Organelle where a eukaryotic organism’s genetic material is located; the control

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golgi body

Organelle that packages and sorts materials for transport outside of the cell


ribosome

Organelle responsible for protein synthesis


mitochondrion (mitochondria)

Organelle where energy is produced during cellular respiration; the power house of the

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endoplasmic reticulum

Organelle where synthesis of new lipid or protein molecules occurs; may be rough or

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lysosome

Organelle involved in the breakdown of foreign material and debris using

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vacuole

Organelle responsible for storage of materials inside the cell


chloroplast

Organelle where sugars are produced during photosynthesis; found in autotrophic cells


cytoplasm

The jelly-like substance that fills the cell; contains the organelles of the eukaryotic cell


cell wall

Outer layer of a plant cell used for protection and support


cell membrane

Cell part surrounding the cytoplasm that is also a barrier between the inside and the

outside; regulates what enters and leaves the cell in order to maintain homeostasis

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multicellular

An organism composed of many cells


bacterium (bacteria)

A single-celled prokaryotic microorganism


cilia

Hair-like organelles used in movement


eukaryotic

Containing a true nucleus and membrane bound organelles


exocytosis

Cellular excretion


flagella

Long, threadlike organelle used for locomotion


organelle

A structure within a cell


prokaryotic

Lacking a true nucleus and membrane bound organelles


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