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Cell Parts
Plant and Animal cell parts
Term | Definition |
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Cell wall | supports the cell, protects |
Cell Membrane | controls movement of materials in and out of the cell |
Nucleus | controls the cell. (brain) |
Nuclear Membrane | controls movement of materials in and out of the nucleus |
Cytoplasm | supports/protects cell organelles |
Endoplasmic Reticulum (E.R) | carries materials through the cell |
Ribosomes | makes proteins |
mitochondria | breaks down sugar molecules into energy |
Vacuole | stores food, water and waste in the cell |
Lysosome | *breaks down larger food molecules into smaller molecules *digests old cell parts |
Chloroplast | uses energy from the sun to make food for the plant. (Photosynthesis) |
Chromosome | instructions or blueprints of the cell. |