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bio vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell Wall | A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support to the cell |
| Central Vacuole | A large cavity or sac that is found in plant cells or protozoans and that contains air or partially digested food |
| Plastid | An organelle of plant cells that contain specific substances and performs specific functions for the cell |
| Chloroplast | An organelle found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs |
| Thylakoid | A membrane system found within chloroplasts that contains the components for photosynthesis |
| Chlorophyll | A green pigment that is present in most plant cells, that gives plants their characteristic green color, and that reacts with sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to form carbohydrates |