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Cell Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| nucleus | The brain or control center of both plant and animal cells |
| mitochondria | This organelle makes energy for the cell |
| cytoplasm | Jelly-like substance in the cell, found between the cell membrane and the nucleus |
| cell membrane | Found in animal and plant cells, this allows material in and out of the cell |
| vacuole | The "storage tank" for the cell, holds water and food |
| chloroplasts | This organelle, found only in plant cells, is where food is made |
| cell wall | Rigid, non-living material, surrounds the plant cell and is made of cellulose |
| golgi body | Breaks down large food particles into smaller particles |
| ribosomes | Helps make proteins for the cell |
| lysosome | Receives proteins and other materials, packages them and distributes them to other parts of the cell |
| endoplasmic reticulum | The transport system surrounding the brain, like the halls of the school |
| DNA | The genetic material found in the nucleus |