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Animal Cells
Parts of the cell
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nucleus | part of a cell that controls activities of other cell parts |
| Chromosome | stringlike structure in a cell nucleus that carries information controlling all the cell's activities |
| Cell Membrane | thin outer covering that holds the cell together |
| Cytoplasm | clear jellylike material that fills the space between the cell membrane and the nucleus |
| Organelle | tiny structure in the cytoplasm of a cell that performs a special job |
| Mitochondria | organelle where food and oxygen react to release energy |
| Vacuole | sacklike organelle used for storing materials |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | organelle that transports materials inside the cell |
| Ribosome | organelle that puts together proteins for the cell |