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Organelle
Term | Definition |
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Lysosome | small round structure that breaks down large food molecules |
Mitochondria | provides energy for the cell |
Ribosomes | protein making sites |
Cell wall | supports and protects the cell; found only in plants |
Nucleolus | called the "little nucleus" where some ribsomes are produced |
Chromosome | responsible for passing traits to a new cell |
Nucleus | the 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, only found in plant |
Vacuole | large, round, water-filled sacs in the cytoplasm |
Nuclear membrane | protects the nucleus and allows material to pass in and out |
Golgi body | packages and releases materials into cells |