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13 Cell Parts and Functions

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Cell Wall   A structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support to the cell.  
Cell Membrane   A protective layer that covers the cell's surface and controls what moves in and out of the cell.  
Cytoplasm   The fluid, jelly-like substance that fills the cell.  
Nucleus   A large organelle in a eukaryotic cell that contains the cell's DNA/chromosomes/genetic material.  
Chloroplast   Organelles in plant cells that trap sunlight; organelle in which photosynthesis takes place.  
Chromosome   Structures in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells made of DNA.  
Ribosome   An organelle that makes proteins.  
Lysosome   The organelle that digests food particles, wastes, cell parts, and foreign invaders.  
Mitochondria   The organelles that that break down food/sugar to release energy.  
Endoplasmic Reticulum   The organelle that transports proteins around the cell.  
Golgi Body   The organelle that packages proteins before they leave the cell.  
Vacuole   The organelle that stores water and other materials.  
Nucleolus   The dark area of the nucleus which stores materials that will be used to make ribosomes.  


   


 

 

 

 

 

 
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