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7th Grade Cells Vocabulary
| Vocabulary Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell Theory | states that all organisms are made up of one or more cells, the cell is the basic unit of life, and all cells come from other cells |
| Cell Wall | tough, rigid outer coverings that protect cells and give them shape |
| Cell Membrane | The protective layer surrounding every cell |
| Cytoplasm | freely flows in cell, jellylike material |
| Ribosome | Organelle that provides proteins for the cell |
| Organelle | Like a small organ in cells |
| Nucleus | Controls all activity and growth |
| Chloroplast | photosynthesis, contains chlorophyll, organelle |
| Mitochondrion | Provides energy for the cell, organelle |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | ER in the cell |
| Golgi Body | Transports things Out of the cell |
| Tissue | Combined cells |
| Organ | Combined tissues, perform specif functions |
| Organ Systems | Combined Organs |