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Cell Structures
Term | Definition | |||
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cytoplasm | jelly like material that holds the organelles | |||
nucleus | control center of the cell, gives the cell energy | |||
mitochondria | powerhouse, provides energy for the cell | |||
endoplasmic reticulum | tube like passageways that transport proteins | |||
ribosome | makes protein for the cell | |||
lysosome | contains enzymes that breaks down food, destroys viruses | |||
Golgi apparatus (complex/body) | packages protein to be transported out of the cell | |||
cell wall | rigid outer covering of plant cell that gives support | |||
cell membrane | controls what goes in & out of the cell | |||
vacuole | storage tank for food, water, & waste |