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Science
Cells, Genetics, Heredity
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| chromosomes | strands that copy themselves and split in cell division |
| cytoplasm | jellylike substance in a cell |
| cell membrane | controls what enters and leaves the cell |
| DNA | chemical that directs life activities |
| chloroplast | structure that contains chlorophyll |
| vacuole | storage space in a cell |
| nucleus | control center of the cell |
| nuclear membrane | surrounds the nucleus and holds it together |
| mitochondria | structures that release stored energy |
| cell wall | outer layer that protects a plant cell and gives it its shape |
| parts of an animal cell | cell membrane, vacuoles, nucleus, mitochondria, chromosomes,nuclear membrane, cytoplasm, |
| parts of a plant cell | cell membrane, vacuoles, nucleus, mitochondria, chromosomes,nuclear membrane, cytoplasm,cell wall, chloroplasts |
| Cell Theory- 1st part | Cells are the basic building blocks of all living things |
| Cell Theory- 2nd part | All life activities take place in cells |
| Cell Theory- 3rd part | New cells are produced by existing cells |
| Scientist who named the cell | Robert Hooke |