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Module 3 Biology
Module 3 Lesson 1 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| prokaryotes | cells that do not contain a nucleus or membrane bound organelles |
| eukaryotes | cells that contain a nucleus and membrane bound organelles. |
| chloroplast | organelle where photosynthesis takes place in a plant. Found only in plant cells. |
| ribosomes | organelle where protein synthesis takes place in a cell. Called the Protein Factory |
| mitochondria | organelle where respiration takes place in a eukaryotic cell. Known as the "powerhouse" of the cell. |
| cell wall | Outer layer of a plant cell. Found only in plant cells. |
| vacuoles | Storage area for cells. Larger in plants. |
| nucleus | controls the cell's activities |