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Cells
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nucleus | "control center" of cell- contains DNA |
| Cell wall | rigid layer of nonliving material that surrounds the cell |
| cell membrane | surrounds the cell. controls what substances enter and leave the cell |
| ribosomes | produce proteins |
| endoplasmic reticulum | finish making proteins and moves proteins to another part of the cell |
| chloroplast | the site of photosynthesis. uses sun's energy to make sugar from carbon dioxide and water |