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Organelle
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nucleus | Control center of the cell |
| Vacuole | Stores water,food and waste |
| Cytoplasm | Fills most of the cell outside the nucleus |
| Mitochondrion | Releases energy stored in food |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | Moves materials throughout the cell |
| Ribosomes | Produce proteins for the cell |
| Cell Membrane | Holds the parts of the cell together and controls the movement of materials into and out of the cell |
| Chromosomes | Structure inside the nucleus that carries information controlling all the cell's activities |
| Cell Wall | Gives the plant cell shape,strength and support,while allowing water and other materials to pass into and out of the cell |
| Chloroplasts | contain chlorophyll that gives a plant its green color and traps the energy from sunlight |