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Cell Theory
7.12F Cell Theory
Term | Definition |
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CELL THEORY | Widely accepted explanation of the relationship between cells & living things; explains that the cell is the fundamental structural & functional unit of living matter. |
CELL | Smallest unit of an organism; is enclosed by a membrane & performs life functions. |
ORGANISM | Individual form of life that's capable of growing, taking in nutrients, & usually reproducing (organ systems working together). |
CELL DIVISION | Process by which a cell divides into 2 new daughter cells. |
MICROSCOPE | Device that produces magnified images of structures that are too small to see with the unaided eye. |
MICROSCOPIC | Too small to be seen except under a microscope. |