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Cells & Cell Theory
Term | Definition |
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cell | Basic unit of life |
theory | well-tested explanation for something |
cell theory | idea that all living things are composed of cells, cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things, and new cells are produced from pre-existing cells |
pre-existing | already alive |
organelle | A tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell |
mitosis | the stage of the cell cycle that the cell's nucleus divides in two and produces two new cells |
DNA | the carrier of genetic information in an organism |
nucleus | Control center of the cell; contains DNA |
microscope | An instrument that makes small objects look larger |
magnification | the increase of an object's size by using lenses or mirrors |