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| cell | the basic unit of structure and function of living things |
| phospholipid | a lipid that contains phosphorous |
| cell membrane | a phospholipid layer that covers a cells surface and acts like a barrier |
| cytoplasm | the region of the cell within the membrane that contains the fluid and the organelles |
| organelle | one of the small bodies in the cytoplasm of a cell |
| nucleus | where the DNA in eukaryotic cells is located |
| prokaryote | has no nucleus or membrane bound organelles |
| eukaryote | DNA is located in the nucleus and has membrane bound organelles |
| atom | the building blocks of all matter |
| molecule | a group of atoms held together by chemical forces |
| lipid | a fat molecule |
| protein | a molecule made up of amino acids |
| carbohydrate | a class of molecule that includes sugars, starches and fiber |
| nucleic acid | carries genetic information for cell processes |
| organism | any living thing |
