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Cell Terms-Science
Cell Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell Membrane | A thin ,flexible barrier that surrounds a cell and controls which substances pass into and out of a cell. |
| Cell Wall | A rigid supporting layer that surrounds the cells of plants and some other organisms. |
| Nucleus | A large oval organelle that contains the cell's genetic material in the form of DNA and controls many of the cells activities. |
| Organelle | A tiny cell structure that carries out specific functions within the cell. |
| Chromatin | Thin strands of material that fill the nucleus which contains information for directing a cell's functions |
| Ribosome | A small grain-shaped organelle in the cytoplasm of a cell that produces proteins. |
| Nuclear Envelope | Thin membrane around nucleus that controls what is passed in and out of the nucleus. |