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cells
parts of a cell
Term | Definition |
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chromatin | material in cells that contains DNA and carries genetic information |
mitochondria | Rod-shaped cell structures that produce most of the energy needed to carry out the cell’s functions. |
Golgi body | A structure in a cell that receives proteins and other newly formed materials from the endoplasmic reticulum, packages them, and distributes them to other parts of the cell. |
Organelle | A tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell. |
Vacuole | A water-filled sac inside a cell that acts as a storage area. |