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Biology
Cell Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell Membrane | A double layer that supports and protect the cell. Allows materials in and out. |
| Mitochondia | Breaks down food to produce energy. The "Power House" |
| Golgi Bodies | Processes and packages materials for the cell. |
| Nuclear Membrane | Surrounds the nucleus. |
| Vacuole | Stores food and water. |
| Nucleolus | Makes ribosomes; inside nucleus. |
| Cell Wall | Found only in plant cell. It gives additional support and structure. |
| Cytoplasm | Jelly like substance that surrounds and protects the organelles. Allows some movement. |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | Build and transports substances through the cell. |
| Ribosomes | Helps make proteins for the cell. |
| Nucleus | The "brain" or the control center, it holds the DNA. |
| Chloroplasts | Change sunlight into sugar for cell. Contains a green color (pigment) that is chlorophyll. |
| Centrioles | Contain digestive fluids. |
| Lysosomes | Separates the chromosomes during cell division. |