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Organelles
Parts of a cell
Term | Definition |
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Nucleus | part of a 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 |
Organelle | tiny structure in the cytoplasm of a cell that performs a special job. |
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. |
Cell Wall | tough, nonliving material that acts like an outside skeleton for each plant cell |
Chloroplast | organelle that makes sugars, using carbon dioxide, water, and the energy from sunlight. |