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Organelles
Parts of a cell
Term | Definition |
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Nucleus | The control center of the cell |
Vacuole | Store water, nutrients, and wastes |
Endoplasmic Reticulum | Moves materials throughout the cell |
Ribosomes | Produce proteins for the cell |
Cell Membrane | Holds the parts of a cell together, and controls the movement of materials into and out of the cell |
Cytoplasm | A jelly-like substance that fills most of the cell outside the nucleus. Organelles float in this substance |
Mitochondrion | Releases the energy stored in food |
Nuclear Membrane | Holds the nucleus together and controls what enters it |
Chromosome | Found inside the nucleus, these string-like structures store directions that the cell uses to carry on activities. |
Cell Wall | Gives a plant cell shape, strength, and support, while allowing water and other materials to pass into and out of the cell. |
Chloroplasts | This orgenelle contains chlorophyll that gives a plant its green color and traps the energy from sunlight. |