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Cell Organelle Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |