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Chapter 3 Section 2
Term | Definition |
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Organelle | A tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function with a cell. |
Cell wall | A rigid layer of nonliving material that surrounds the cell of plants some other organisms |
Cytoskeleton | A protein "framework" inside a cell that gives the cell a shape. |
Cell Membrane | A cell structure that controls which substances can enter or leave the cell. |
Nucleus | The control center of a cell that directs the cell activities and contains the information that determines the cell's form and function. |
Cytoplasm | The material within a cell apart from the nucleus. |
Mitochondria | Rod-shaped cell structures the convert energy in food molecules to energy the cell can use carry out it's functions. |
Endoplasmic reticulum | A cell structure that forms a maze of passageways in which protein and other materials carried from one part of the cell to another. |
ribosome | A small-grain like structure in the cytoplasm of a cell where proteins are made. |
Golgi Body | A structure in a cell that receives proteins and other newly formed materials from the Endoplasmic reticulum, packages them and distributes then to other parts of cells. |
Chloroplast | A structure of plants and some other organisms the captures energy from sunlight sued it produce food. |
Vacuole | A sac inside a cell acts as a storage area. |
lysosome | A small, round structure containing chemicals that break down large food particles into smaller ones. |