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Cell Parts
Plant and Animal cell parts
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |