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Science vocab
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Cell | the smallest unit of an organism that can carry on life functions. |
Organelle | structure in the cytoplasm of a eukaryotic cell that can act as a storage site, process energy, move materials, or manufacture substances. |
Nucleus | organelle that controls all the activities of a cell make their own proteins. |
Ribosome | small structure in which cells make their own proteins. |
Endoplasmic reticulum | cytoplasmic organelle that moves materials around in a cell and is made up of a complex series of folded membranes; can be rough (with attached ribosomes) or smooth (with no reibosomes) |
Golgi Bodies | organelles that sort and package cellular materials and transport them within the cell or out of the cell |
Lysosome | an organelle that contains digestive chemicals that help break down food molecules, cell wastes, and worn-out cell parts. |
Mitochondria | organelle where food is broken down to release energy for the cell. |
DNA | building block molecule that contains how an organism takes shape and grows. |
Chromosome | a threadlike strand of DNA in a cell that contains hereditary material (In eukaryotic organisms it is in the nucleus.) |