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Oranganelle Function
Organelle Function
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mitochondria | breaks down glucose into usable energy (ATP); uses oxygen |
| Chloroplast | converts light energy into chemical energy (food); only in plant cells |
| Cell Membrane | selectively permeable lipid bilayer; controls what enters and exits |
| Cytoplasm | fluid-filling of the cell; mostly water |
| Lysosome | breaks down and recycles molecules; only in animal cell |
| Nucleus | contains the cell's DNA; control center of the cell |
| Ribosome | site of protein synthesis |
| Cell Wall | provides support and protection in plant cell only |
| Large central vacuole | stores nutrients and water; only in plant cells |