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ScienceCells6th
6th grade Cell Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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nucleus | controls all activity. the "brain" of the cell |
chromosomes | store directions for all cellular activities |
cytoplasm | gel-like substance between the nucleus and cell membrane |
vacule | sack-like structures that store water |
mitochondria | give energy to the cell. "power house" |
cell membrane | gives the cell shape and controls what goes in and out of the cell |
nuclear membrane | controls what goes in and out of the nucleus |
cell wall | stiff layer that surrounds the cell membrane and gives it support |
chloroplast | trap the energy of light and makes food |
chlorophyll | absorbs light and gives many plants their green color |