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Organelles
Animal and plant cells
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Vacuole | Stores food, water, nutrients, and waste |
| Mitochondrion | Releases energy stored in food |
| Cytoplasm | Fills most of cell outside of nucleus |
| Nucleus | Control center of cell |
| Endoplasmic reticulum | Moves materials throughout cell |
| Cell membrane | Holds parts of cell together and controls movement of materials into and out of cell |
| Nuclear membrane | Encloses nucleus |
| Chromosone | Carries genes/stores directions |
| Ribosome | Produces proteins for cell |
| Cell wall | Gives cell shape, strength, and support, while allowing water and other materials to pass into and out of the cell; only for plant cell |
| Chloroplast | Contains chlorophyll; only in plant cell |