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Module 3 Biology
Module 3 Lesson 1 Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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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 |