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Cell Structures
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell Wall | Gives support to a cell |
| Cell Membrane | Protects the cell's surface and acts like a barrier |
| Cytoplasm | Jelly like material that holds the organelles |
| Nucleus | Controls the center of cells |
| Mitochondria | Powerhouse, provides energy for the cell |
| Vacuole | Storage tank for food, water and waste |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | Tube like passageways that transport proteins |
| Ribosome | Makes proteins for the cell |
| Lysosome | Contains enzymes that breaks down food, destroys viruses |
| Golgi Apparatus | Packages protein to be transported out of the cell |