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CellsGuru 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell Membrane | Controls whatever enters the cell |
| Cell Wall | Thick layer that surrounds the plant cell |
| Cytoplasm | Fluid that fills the cell |
| Chloroplasts | Food producer for plants |
| Nucleus | The control center of the cell |
| Nucleolus | The place in the nucleus that makes parts needed to make ribosomes |
| Mitochondria | Powerhouse of cell, produces energy for the cell |
| Vacuole | Place where nutrients, food and water are stored |
| Ribosome | Packets of RMA and protein |
| Smooth ER | Digestion and detoxicification of cells |
| Rough ER | Protein manufacturer |
| Golgi Body | Transports materials. Vesicles lipids |
| Lysosomes | Organelle that release waste |
| Turgor Pressure | The pressure on the stem of a plant caused by water |
| Endocrine System | Maintains homeostasis and coordinates other systems |
| Immune System | Fights diseases |
| Lymphatic System | Vessels that carry a fluid called lymph |
| Homozygous | Same alleles |
| Heterozygous | Different alleles |
| Prokaryote | Organisms that don't have a membrane bound nucleus |
| Eukaryotic | Organisms that do have a membrane bound nucleus |
| Unicellular | One called organisms |
| Multicellular | Multi called organisms |
| Cell Theory | Theory that describes the properties of cells |
| Organelle | A thing that has different functions within a cell |