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Cell Organelles
Term | Definition |
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Lysosome | Small round structures that break down large food molecules |
Ribosome | Protein making sites |
Cell wall | Supports and protects the cell; found only in plant cells |
Nucleosus | 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 | Tranportation system of the cell; made up of tube-like passages |
Cytoplasm | Clear, thick jelly-like substance |
Chloroplast | Contains chloroplyll; necessary for photosynthesis and found only in plants |
Vacuole | Large, round, water-filled sacs in the cytoplasm; for storage |
Nuclear membrane | Protects the nucleus and allows material to pass in and out |
Golgi body | Packages and releases materials into the cell |