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- 6. The control center of a eukaryotic cell that stores the organism's DNA and directs cellular activities.
- 7. The basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms. It is the smallest unit of life.
- 8. The basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms. It is the smallest unit of life.
- 9. A type of cell or organism that contains a distinct nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
- 10. An organelle found in plant cells that captures sunlight to perform photosynthesis, converting light into sugar.
- 11. A type of cell or organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Its genetic material floats freely in the cell.
- 12. A whip-like tail structure used by some cells and microorganisms for movement and locomotion.
- 13. A tiny cellular structure responsible for making proteins by joining amino acids together.
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- 1. An organism that consists of only one single cell that performs all necessary life functions
- 2. A rigid, outer layer found in plants, fungi, and bacteria that provides structural support and protection.
- 3. The powerhouses of the cell that generate chemical energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.
- 4. A storage sac inside a cell used for holding water, nutrients, or waste products.
- 5. an organism made up of multiple cells that work together and often specialize into different tissues and organs
- 10. A flexible, protective barrier that surrounds the cell, controlling what substances enter and leave.