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cell organelles
Mrs.Kevern third academic science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lysosome | small structures that break down large food molecules |
| Ribosomes | protein making sites |
| nucleolus | called the "little nucleus" where Ribosomes are produced |
| nucleus | control center of the cell |
| Endoplasmic reticulum | transportation system of the cell; made up of tube-like passages |
| chloroplast | contain chlorophyll; necessary for photosynthesis and found only in plants |
| nuclear membrane | protects the nucleus and allows material to pass in and out |
| Mitochondria | provides energy for the cell |
| cell wall | supports and protects the cell; found only in plant cells |
| Chromosome | responsible for passing traits of a cell to a new cell |
| cell membrane | controls movement of liquid in and out of the cell |
| Vacuole | large, round water-filled sacs in the cytoplasm; used for storage |