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science Organelles
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell membrane | The protective,outer layer that controls what enters or leaves. |
| Endoplasmic retruion (ER) | A folded membrane that moves materials around inside the cells. |
| Nucleus | Stores info on DNA molecules/directs activities of cells. |
| Ribosomes on ER | The smallest organelle/Makes proteins. |
| Cytoplasm | Gel-like material that streams though cell/stores chemicals. |
| Golgi body | Stacks of sac-like membranes/package materials to ship out. |
| Vacuole | Small sac that stores water,food,and waste temporarily. |
| Mitohondrion | Inner folded membrane breaks down glucose to release energy. |
| Lysosomes | Small sac with pores/digestive enzymes get rid of waste,worn out parts,+invaders. |
| Cell wall | rigid outer structure that provides support and protection. |
| Vacuole | Much larger in plant cells/stores water and helps the plant stand up. |
| Cytoplasm | Contains chlorophyll captures energy from sunlight and stores it in sugar molecules. |