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Cell Organelles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| nucleus | The control center - directs all of the cell's activities; contains the DNA |
| cell membrane | Protects the cell and regulates what substances enter and leave the cell |
| cell wall | A stiff outer covering that protects the cell - found only in plant cells. |
| mitochondria | creates the energy for the cell |
| vacuole | storage area for water, waste and food |
| chloroplast | absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis |
| endoplasmic reticulum | passageways to transport materials around the cell |
| cytoplasm | gel-like material; where many chemical reactions occur in the cell |