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| 5593211090 | Eukaryote | A cell that has DNA is enclosed in a nucleus, and other membrane-bound organelles. |  | 0 |
| 5593225790 | Prokaryote | A cell that contains no organelles and does not have the DNA enclosed in a nucleus. Only Bacteria and Archaea. |  | 1 |
| 5593249069 | Nucleus | A cell part enclosed by a membrane that contains DNA |  | 2 |
| 5593261057 | Ribosome | A molecule made of RNA and protein that synthesizes proteins by translating RNA into amino acids |  | 3 |
| 5593281204 | Peroxisome | A cell part containing peroxidase that breaks down hydrogen peroxide, a byproduct of cell metabolism |  | 4 |
| 5593310884 | Lysosome | A specialized vesicle that contains catalytic enzymes and digests complex molecules, often wastes. |  | 5 |
| 5593329433 | Endoplasmic Reticulum | An inter-connected membrane that assists with the synthesis, modification, and transport of proteins (Rough ER) and lipids (Smooth ER) |  | 6 |
| 5593357179 | Golgi Apparatus | Membrane responsible for the final modification, sorting, and distribution of proteins and lipids. |  | 7 |
| 5593364628 | Mitochondria | A membranous organelle that synthesizes ATP during cellular respiration. Contains own DNA and can self-replicate. |  | 8 |
| 5593377333 | Vacuole | A vesicle specialized for storage of fluids or materials within a cell. |  | 9 |
| 5593387373 | Chloroplast | The site of photosynthesis in plant cells. |  | 10 |
| 5593400354 | Cell Wall | A rigid external layer of material surrounding cells of plants, fungi, bacteria, and some protests. |  | 11 |
| 5593415104 | Cell Membrane | A phospholipid bilayer responsible for regulation of substances moving into and out of the cell. |  | 12 |
| 5593450308 | Cellulose | Complex carbohydrate that comprises cell walls |  | 13 |
| 5593464776 | Diffusion | The net movement of ions or molecules from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration |  | 14 |
| 5593472974 | Osmosis | The passive transport of water across a selectively permeable membrane. |  | 15 |
| 5593483904 | Facilitated Diffusion | When specialized membrane proteins aid the movement polar and charged molecules across the cell membrane |  | 16 |
| 5595581228 | Hypertonic | Solution containing dissolved substances at a higher concentration than the cell it surrounds |  | 17 |
| 5595598742 | Hypotonic | Solution containing dissolved substances at lower concentrations than the cell it surrounds |  | 18 |
| 5595608632 | Isotonic | Equal concentrations of water inside and outside of a cell. |  | 19 |
| 5595616484 | Plasmolysis | When cells shrink due to outward osmotic movement of water. |  | 20 |
| 5595625448 | Turgid | When cells are distended due to internal pressure of water. |  | 21 |
| 5595643703 | Active Transport | Movement of ions against a concentration gradient across a membrane from the side with the lower concentration to the side with the higher concentration. |  | 22 |
| 5595660988 | Endocytosis | When molecules are brought into a cell by being engulfed by the cell membrane, which then forms a vesicle. |  | 23 |
| 5595677708 | Exocytosis | When molecules are removed from cells by fusion of a secretory vesicle with the cell membrane. |  | 24 |
| 5595697448 | Gap Junctions | A channel between cells that allows passage of ions and small molecules. |  | 25 |
| 5595704204 | Plasmodesmata | A small channel in the cell wall that connects plant cells. |  | 26 |
| 5595757730 | Paracrine | Hormone signaling that only affects nearby cells; ex. nerve synapses. |  | 27 |
