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organelles
| 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, jelly like material that fills the space between the cell membrane and the nucleus |
| mitochondria | organelles where food and oxygen react to release energy |
| vacuole | sac like 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 | the thin outer covering on the outside of the nucleus |
| cell wall | tough, nonliving material that acts like an outside skeleton for each plant cell |
| chloroplasts | organelle that makes sugars, using carbon dioxide, water, and the energy from sunlight |