Glossary 1.6

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The glossary provides definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts essential to understand the topic in the lesson. Be sure to familiarize yourself with each term before attempting the lesson glossary quiz.

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Plasma membrane

a dynamic barrier that surrounds the cytosol of the cell

Plastid

a membrane-bound organelle that is involved in photosynthesis and storage in plants and algae