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Vocab/parts of cells
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cell wall | A rigid layer of material that gives structure to the cells of plants and some other organisms. |
| cell | The basic unit of structure and function in living things. |
| nucleus | The control center of a eukaryotic cell that contains the information that determines the cell's form of funcion. |
| cell membrane | The outer cell boundary that controls which substance can enter or leave the cell. |
| chloroplast | A structure in plant cells and some other organisms that captures energy from the sunlight and uses it to produce food. |
| mitochondria | Rod shaped structure that converts food energy the cells uses to carry functions. |
| cytoplasm | A clear, thick, gel-like substance found inside a cell that supports the organelles. |