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Organelles
Organelles and their functions
Term | Definition |
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Lysosomes | small round structures that break down large food molecules. |
Mitochondria | provides energy for the cell. |
Ribosomes | are protein- making sites. |
Cell Wall | supports and protects the cell and is only found in plant cells. |
Nucleolus | called the "little nucleus" and is the birth place of Ribosomes. |
Chromosomes | are responsible for passing on traits of a cell to a new cell. |
Nucleus | the control center of a cell. |
Cell Membrane | controls the movement of liquid in and out of the cell. |
Endoplasmic Reticulum | the transportation system of the cell and is made up of tube-like passages. |
Cytoplasm | is a clear, thick, jelly-like substance. |
Chloroplasts | contain chlorophyll and are necessary for photosynthesis. They are found only in plants. |
Vacoule | are large, round, water-filled sacs in the Cytoplasm that are used for storage. |
Nuclear Membrane | protects the nucleus and allows material to pass in and out. |
Golgi Body | package and release materials out of the cell. |