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Biology
Cell Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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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. |