| A | B |
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| cell membrane | flexible structure that protects and controls what goes in and out of the cell |
| cytoplasm | jelly-like substance found inside the cell that contains oraganelles |
| cell wall | rigid outer layer that protects and supports plant cells |
| DNA | molecule that contains the genetic material of a cell |
| chromosome | structure located in the nucleus that contains DNA |
| gene | segment of DNA located on the chromosome that controls specific traits |
| trait | characteristic that can be passed to an organisms's offspring |
| cell cycle | series of events occurring during the life of a cell |
| interphase | stage of cell growth occurring at the beginning of the cell cycle |
| mitosis | stage of the cell cycle in which the cell's nucleus divides intwo |
| cytokinesis | final stage of the cell cycle in which the cytoplasm divides |
| mutation | change in DNA sequence of a gene or chromosome |
| cancer | disease caused by cells that go through uncontrolled cell division |
