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Cell Structures
Term | Definition |
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Cell Wall | Gives support to a cell |
Cell Membrane | Protects the cell's surface and acts like a barrier |
Cytoplasm | Jelly like material that holds the organelles |
Nucleus | Controls the center of cells |
Mitochondria | Powerhouse, provides energy for the cell |
Vacuole | Storage tank for food, water and waste |
Endoplasmic Reticulum | Tube like passageways that transport proteins |
Ribosome | Makes proteins for the cell |
Lysosome | Contains enzymes that breaks down food, destroys viruses |
Golgi Apparatus | Packages protein to be transported out of the cell |