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U3 Cell
Cell Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Cell Membrane | Allows substances to move in and out of the cell |
Cell Wall | Found only in PLANTS - helps provide support for the cell |
Mitochondria | "Powerhouse" of the cell - where most of the energy (ATP) is produced for the cell |
Nucleus | Control center of the cell - controls the activities of the cell - (like the brain) |
Ribosomes | Where proteins are made / produced |
Chloroplast | contain a green pigment called Chlorophyll - sunlight is captured here to help plant make food. |
Vacuole | Mostly in plant cells - place where water is stored |
Eukaryotic | Cells that have a nucleus and membrane bound organelles |
Prokaryotic | Cells that DO Not have a Nucleus or membrane bound organelles - mainly Bacteria |