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Cell Organelles
Question | Answer |
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Cell membrane | The protective, outer layer that controls what enters and leaves. |
Endoplasmic Reticulum | A folded membrane that moves materials around inside the cell. |
Nucleus | Stores info on DNA molecules/directs activities of the cell. |
Ribosomes on ER | The smallest organelle/makes proteins. |
Cytoplasm | Gel-like material that streams though cell/stores chemicals. |
Golgi Body | Stacks of sac-like membranes/package membranes to ship out. |
Vacuole | Small sac that stores water, food, and waste temporarily. |
Mitochondrion | Inner folded membrane/breaks down glucose to release energy. |
Lysosomes | Small sacs with pores/digestive enzymes get rid of waste, worn out parts, and invaders. |
Cell Wall | Rigid outer structure that provides supot and protection. |
Vacuole | Much larger in plant cells/stores water and helps the plant keep it's shape. |
Chloroplast | Contains chlorophyll/captures energy from sunlight and stores it in glucose molecules. |