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