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Parts of a Cell
Term | Definition |
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Organelle | "Little organ" or cell part that does a special function in the cell. |
Cell Wall | Outer layer (strong and rigid) that covers the cell membrane of a plant cell. It provides strength and support to the plant. |
Chloroplast | A cell part in plants that produces (sugar) food for the cell to use. Photosynthesis happens in the chloroplasts. |
Mitochondria | Rod shaped parts that create energy for the cell. The "powerhouse of the cell." Uses oxygen and nutrients to make energy. |
Nucleus | Small, dark center spot in a cell that controls all the cell's activities, including cell reproduction and growth. |
Cytoplasm | Cell material (clear, colorless, and gooey) inside the cell. All cell parts float in it. |
Cell membrane | "Skin" or covering of a cell that separates the cell from its environment. It also controls what enters and leaves the cell. |