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Cells Function Quiz
Organelle function
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| organelle | small structures in the cytoplasm that carry out specific functions |
| chloroplast | organelle in a plant cell that contains chlorophyll |
| cell wall | thick outer layer that surrounds the membranes of plants and some simple organisms |
| ribosome | small round structure that makes proteins |
| nucleus | control center of a cell |
| endoplasmic reticulum (ER) | a small network/maze of passageways that transport materials throughout the cell |
| vacuole | space in the cytoplasm that acts as a storage unit & stores different substances a cell needs to survive |
| nuclear membrane | thin structure that surrounds and protects the nucleus |
| lysosome | small, round structure that breaks down nutrient molecules and old cell parts |
| mitochondrion | structure that releases energy for a cell |
| chlorophyll | green material in chloroplasts that is needed by plants to make food |
| golgi body | organelle that packages and sends materials to other places in the cell |
| cell | basic unit of structure and function in all living things |
| cell membrane | thin structure that surrounds and protects the cell. Lets materials in or out |
| cytoplasm | a clear, jelly-like substance that holds organelles; where most cell activity takes place |