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Cell Organelle Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Nucleus | Contains DNA |
Ribosome | Produces proteins |
Cell Membrane | Controls what enters and leaves the cell |
Cell Wall | Rigid structure to help provide protection and structure |
Cytoplasm | Jelly-like substance that is made of water, dissolved nutrient, and salts |
Rough ER | Transports materials throughout cell and produces proteins |
Smooth ER | Transports materials throughout cells and produces lipids (fats) |
Nucleolus | Produces parts of ribosomes |
Chloroplast | Where food is made in plant cells |
Mitochondria | Where energy is made in cells |
Golgi Bodies | Sorts and packages materials to be exported from the cell |
Vacuole | Stores food, waste, or water |
Lysosomes | Contains digestive enzymes |
Cilia | Hair-like projections that help single-celled organisms move |
Flagellum | Tail-like structure that helps a cell move |
Contractile Vacuole | Pumps excess water out of a cell |