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Stevenson Cells
Plant and Animal Cells
Question | Answer |
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cell | a usually microscopic structure containing nuclear and cytoplasmic material enclosed by a semipermeable membrane |
organelle | a specialized part of a cell having some specific function |
nucleus | a large compartment that controls the characteristics and growth of the cell |
nuclear membrane | the double membrane surrounding the nucleus within a cell |
cell membrane | membrane enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell |
cytoplasm | the cell substance between the cell membrane and the nucleus, containing the organelles and various particles |
vacuole | a small cavity in the cytoplasm of a cell, containing water, food, or waste |
mitochondrion | an organelle in the cytoplasm of cells that functions in energy production |
cell wall | the outer layer of a plant cell that gives support to the cell |
chloroplast | an organelle containing chlorophyll and other pigments, occurring in plants and algae that carry out photosynthesis |