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What is a cell that lacks a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelle?
prokaryotic cell
What is a cell that contains a true nucleus?
eukaryotic cell
What is any organism composed of only one cell?
unicellular
What is any organism composed of more than one cell; carries out more complex life functions
multicellular
What is a Unicellular prokaryotes that live nearly everywhere; some are helpful and some are harmful to other living organisms?
bacteria
What is a unicellular eukaryotes that are specialized to live in many different environments?
protists
What is the membrane-bound structures in a cell that carry out the cell’s internal processes?
organelles
What is an organelle that surrounds the cell membrane in plant cells; maintains support and structure?
cell wall
What is a semi-permeable layer surrounding all cells; allows maintenance of homeostasis?
cell membrane
What is a gel-like material in all cells; provided water and nutrients?
cytoplasm
What is the control center of eukaryotic cells, contains genetic material?
nucleus
What is an organelle that contains digestive enzymes to help a cell break down materials?
lysosome
What is the genetic material that codes for traits?
DNA
What is found in plant cells (and other photosynthetic organisms); allow plants to make their own food using sunlight energy?
chloroplasts
What is the energy-producing organelle?
mitochondria
What is an organelle that takes in excess water in a cell through the process of osmosis; stores materials?
vacuole
