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Organelles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lysosomes | Small round structures that break down large food molecules |
| Ribosomes | Protein making sites |
| Nucleus | Control center of the cell |
| Nucleolus | Called the "little nucleus" where ribosomes are produced |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | Transportation system of the cell; made up of tube-like passages |
| Chloroplast | Contain chlorophyll; necessary for photosynthesis and found only in plants |
| Nuclear membrane | Protects the nucleus and allows material to pass in and out |
| Mitochondria | Provides energy for the cell |
| Cell Wall | Supports and protects the cell; found only in plants |
| Chromosome | Responsible for passing traits of a cell to a new cell |
| Cell Membrane | Controls movement of liquid in and out of the cell |
| Cytoplasm | Clear,thick jelly-like substance |
| Vacuole | Large,round,water-filled sacs for storage |
| Golgi Body | Packages and releases materials into the cell |