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Cell Membrane 
The thin layer of lipid and protein that surrounds the cell and regulates what enters and leaves the cell.
Cytoplasm 
The jelly-like substance found inside the cell membrane and outside the nucleus.
Mitosis 
A type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus.
DNA 
A double-stranded molecule that contains genetic information passed from one generation to the next.
Gene 
A segment of DNA that carries information for a specific trait or characteristic.
Chromosome 
A thread-like structure made up of DNA and proteins that carries genetic information in the nucleus.
Nervous System 
A system that contains the brain, spinal cord, and nerves and is responsible for controlling and coordinating the body's functions.
Circulatory System 
A system that transports oxygen and nutrients to cells and removes waste products, consisting of the heart, arteries, veins, and blood vessels.
Respiratory System 
A system that brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide, consisting of the nose, mouth, throat, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.
Prokaryote 
A type of cell that lacks a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, found in bacteria.

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