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Cells
Term | Definition |
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Vacuole | Storage unit in cells that hold water. Large in plants |
Cell Membrain | Cell Membrane is the outside covering of a cell that is flexible but still provides support. It determines what goes in and out of the cell such as water, ions, oxygen, CO2 and nutrients. |
Nucleus | Control center of the cell, houses DNA, controls cell growth and makes ribosomes |
Mitochondria | Mitochondria - "powerhouse" of the cell. Produces energy by breaking down glucose |
Ribosome | Site of protein synthesis (makes protein) |
Chloroplast | Captures radiant energy and converts it to chemical energy(C6H12O6). Has Chlorophyll - green pigment that absorbs light. |
Cell Wall | Gives strength, structure and rigidity to the plant through Turgor Pressure. In plants it is made of cellulose. Animal cells do not have a cell wall |
Cytoplasm | Gelatiaous,semitransparent fluid that fills cells |
Golgi Body | Packages cell products for transport (like ups) |