Description

The basic building blocks of all living things.
A group of similar cells that live and work together
A collection of tissues joined in a structural unit to serve a common function.
A group of organs that work together to perform one or more functions.
An individual life form.
Surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell and gives the cell structure and support.
A gel-like substance inside the cell that contains all the cell parts and organelles.
A group of tissues that work together to perform a specialized function or functions.
Molecules that contain all the genetic material and traits for each organism.
Molecules are single stranded nucleic acids composed of nucleotides.
A type of plastid that contains chlorophyll which is where photosynthesis takes place.
An organelle that modifies,sorts,and packs molecules and stores or sends it when needed.
Often known as the "powerhouses" of the cell, this organelle generates energy for the cell through cellular respiration.​This means it takes in nutrients from the cell, breaks it down, and turns it into energy.
An organelle in both plant and animal cells that provides support and participates in a variety of cellular functions including storage, protection, and growth.
Sacs of enzymes that digest food, water, and waste
Extensive network of membranes composed of both regions with ribosomes (rough ER) and regions without ribosomes (smooth ER).
Tiny structures bound by a membrane that contain enzymes that produce hydrogen peroxide as a by-product.
The outermost covering of a cell that protects the cell and gives it shape & support.
Multicellular organism
Unicellular organism
Organisms made up of only one cell
Organisms made up of two or more cells
Chemical compound that contains carbon atoms.
Molecules that allow organisms to transfer genetic info from one generation to the next. There are two types of nucleic acids: DNA and RNA.
Consisting of RNA and proteins, they are responsible for protein production and assembly.
A substance made entirely of one type of atom.
The smallest unit of a substance that maintains the properties of that substance.
Membrane bound structure that contains the cell's hereditary information and DNA. Also controls all of the cells activities.
A membrane which surrounds the genetic material and nucleus in eukaryotic cells.
A structure inside the cell nucleus that rewrites ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and combine it with proteins, results in the formation of incomplete ribosomes.
Tubelike structures that aid in cell division and Celiogenesis, are generally are found close to the nucleus
A theory that descibes the basic characteristics of all cells and organisms. It is one if the foundational ideas of modern biology

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