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Cell Vocab
vocabulary for inside the cells
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lysosome | small round structures that break down large food molecules. |
| Mitochondria | provides energy for the cell. |
| Ribosomes | protein making sites. |
| Cell Wall | supports and protects the cell;found only in plant cells. |
| Nucleolus | called the little nucleus where ribosomes are produced |
| Chromosome | responsible for passing traits of a cell to a new cell |
| Nucleus | control center of the cell |
| Cell membrane | controls movement of liquid in and out of the cell |
| Endoplasmic reticulum | transportation system of the cell;made up of tube like passages |
| Cytoplasm | clear,thick,jelly like substance |
| Chloroplast | contain chlorophyll; necessary foe photosynthesis and find only in plants |
| Vacuole | large,round, water-filled sacs in the cytoplasm; for storage |
| Nuclear Membrane | protects the nucleus and lets material to pass in and out |
| Golgi Body | packages and releases materials into the cell. |