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Organelles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nucleus | The control center of a cell |
| Nuclear Membrane | Holds the parts of the nucleus together and controls the movement of materials into and out of the nucleus |
| Vacuole | Stores water, nutrients, and wastes |
| Chromosomes | A string like structure inside the nucleus |
| Mitochondrian | releases the energy stored in food |
| Ribosome | produce protein for the cell |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | moves materials throughout the cell |
| Cytoplasm | fills most of the cell outside of the nucleus.Organelles float in it. |
| Cell Membrane | Holds parts of the cell together and controls movement of materials in and out of the cell. |
| Cell Wall | gives a plant cell shape strength and support |
| chloroplasts | contains chlorophyll that gives plant its green color and traps the energy from sunlight |