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Cell Organelles
Use this to help study the types of cells and their organelles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cytoplasm | jelly like substance that makes up the matrix of the cell body. |
| mitochondrion | Shaped like a bean, this cell organelle helps take food and manufacture energy from it. |
| nucleolus | A structure inside the nucleus where RNA is transcribed. |
| nucleus | the main brain of the cell that contains most of the cell's DNA. |
| organ | a body structure that works to perform a specialized function. Examples include the lung or heart. |
| tissue | a large series of cells that work together to form a specific function. |
| vacuole | storage areas of the cell known for storing mostly water and/or food. |
| cell membrane | The enclosure of the cell that provides the body for all the organelles. |
| cell wall | Mostly made of cellulose, this is the tough and rigid outer layer of plant cells. |
| chlorophyll | the green (in color) pigment found in chloroplasts where photosynthesis takes place. |
| chloroplast | an egg shaped body that appears green from all the chlorophyll they contain. This organelle is where photosynthesis takes place. |
| chromosome | Thin, intertwined pieces of DNA found in the cell's nucleus. |
| eukaryote | cell with a nucleus |
| prokaryote | cell without a nucleus |
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