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Cells
Organells
cells | the building block of life |
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Lysosome | Small round structures that break down large food molecules. |
Mitochondria | Provides energy for the cell. |
Ribosomes | Protein making sites. |
Cell wall | Supports and protects the cell; found only in plant cells. |
Nucleus | Control center of the cell. |
Cell membrane | Controls movement of liquid in and out of the cell. |
Endoplasmic Reticulum | Transportation system of the cell; made up of tube like passages. |
Cytoplasm | Clear, thick, jelly-like substance. |
Chloroplast | Contain chlorophyll; necessary for photosynthesis and found only in plants. |
Vacuole | Large, round, water- filled sacs in the cytoplasm; for storage. |
Nuclear membrane | Protects the nucleus and allows material to pass in and out. |
Golgi Body | Packages and releases materials into the cell. |