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Cell Functions
Term | Definition |
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Cell Membrane | Controls movement of materials into and out of the cell |
Vacuole | Storage compartment for water and other substances |
Mitochondrion | Releases the chemical energy from food |
Chloroplast | Produces food for the cell by photosynthesis |
Nucleus | Controls the activities of the cell and contains DNA |
Cytoplasm | Fills the cell with a jellylike substance |
Cell wall | Provides rigid support for the plant cell |