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Cell Organelles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nucleus | controls cell activities (contains chromosomes, DNA) |
| Mitochondria | involved in cellular respiration, the powerhouse of the cell (produce ATP) |
| Chromosomes | long threadlike structures located in the nucleus that contain hereditary information (DNA) |
| Ribosomes | synthesize (make) proteins from amino acids |
| Vacoules | store materials including water, wastes, and food |
| Chloroplasts | Chlorophyll containing structures found in cells of green plants and some algae. Where photosynthesis happens. |
| Cell Membrane | surrounds the cell. controls what moves in and out of the cell (semipermeable) Made of Lipids |