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organelles
names of organelles and their functions
Term | Definition |
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nucleus | factories that produce protein. |
cell membrane | protects the cell and allows water and food in and out of the cell.` |
cell wall | protects the plant cells and gives them strength. |
chloroplast | capture energy from the sun and make food. |
vacuole | stores water and some other material. |
mitochondria | the cells energy is produced here. |
lysosomes | break down food and worn out cells. |
ribosomes | factories that produce protein. |
endoplasmic reticulum | like a free way... carries material around the cell. |
golgi bodies | takes material from the ER,packages it and sends it out of the cell. |
cytoplasm | holds the organelles. |