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Organelles
Cell parts
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nucleus | Part of the cell that controls activities of other cell parts |
| Chromosome | String like structure in a cell nucleus that carries information controlling all the cell's activities |
| Cell Membrane | Thin outer covering that holds a cell together |
| Cytoplasm | Clear jellylike material that fills the space between the cell membrane and the nucleus |
| Mitochondria | Organelles where food and oxygen react to release energy |
| Vacuole | Saclike organelle used for storing materials |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | Organelle that transports materials inside the cell |
| Ribosome | Organelle that puts together proteins for the cell |
| Nuclear Membrane | Thin outer covering that holds the nucleus together |
| Chloroplast | Organelle that makes sugars, using carbon dioxide,water,and the energy from sunlight |
| Cell Wall | Tough, nonliving material that acts like an outside skeleton for each plant cell |