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Cell Vocab
vocabulary for inside the cells
Term | Definition |
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Lysosome | small round structures that break down large food molecules. |
Mitochondria | provides energy for the cell. |
Ribosomes | protein making sites. |
Cell Wall | supports and protects the cell;found only in plant cells. |
Nucleolus | called the little nucleus where ribosomes are produced |
Chromosome | responsible for passing traits of a cell to a new cell |
Nucleus | control center of the cell |
Cell membrane | controls movement of liquid in and out of the cell |
Endoplasmic reticulum | transportation system of the cell;made up of tube like passages |
Cytoplasm | clear,thick,jelly like substance |
Chloroplast | contain chlorophyll; necessary foe photosynthesis and find only in plants |
Vacuole | large,round, water-filled sacs in the cytoplasm; for storage |
Nuclear Membrane | protects the nucleus and lets material to pass in and out |
Golgi Body | packages and releases materials into the cell. |