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Organelles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nucleus | Part of the cell that controls activities of other cell parts. |
| Chromeosome | String like structure in a cell nucleus that carries information controlling all the cells 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 | Saclike organelle used for storing materials |
| Ribosome | Organelle that puts together proteins for the cell |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | Organelle that transports materials inside the cell |
| Cell Wall | Though nonliving material that acts like an outside skeleton for each plant cell |
| Choroplast | Organelle that makes sugars, using carbon dioxide, water, and the energy from sunlight |