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Cells
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| organelles | tiny structure in the cytoplasm of a cell that preforms a special job |
| 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 |
| nucleus | part of the cell that controls activities of other cell parts |
| chromosome | stringlike structure in a cell nucleus that carries information |
| ribosome | organelle that puts together proteins for the cell |
| mitochondria | organelles where food and oxygen react to release energy |
| vacuole | saclike organelle used for storing materials |
| cytoplasm | clear jellylike material that fills the space between the cell membrane and the nucleus |
| endoplasmic reticulum | organelle that transports materials inside 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 energy from sunlight |