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Chapter 4 Cell Structure and Function

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the smallest unit that can carry on all the prcesses of life
membrane-bound organelle that holds DNA
a group of similar cells that carry out a specific function
1. all living things are copmosed of one or more cells; 2. cells are the basic units of structure and function; 3. cells only come from pre-existing cells
organisms that lack a membrane-bound nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
groups of tissues that perform a particular job in an organism
cell's outer boundary
organisms made up of one or more cells that have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
a group of organs that perform related functions
region of the cell within the plasma membrane that includes the fluid, cytoskeleton and all the organelles except the nucleus
subcellular structures; well-defined, intracellular structures that perform specific functions for the cell

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