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Organelles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nucleus | Contains genetic material (DNA), Control center of cell |
| Mitochondria | “Powerplant of cell”, makes energy for cell to use |
| Cell Membrane | Acts as a boundary, Controls what enters and leaves cell, Is selectively permeable |
| Cytoplasm | gel-like material between nucleus and cell membrane |
| Cell Wall | Supports and protects cell, Plant cell walls are mainly cellulose |
| Chloroplast | Captures the energy from sunlight to make own food (glucose) |
| Chlorophyll | the main pigment in chloroplasts that absorbs light and makes the plant appear green |