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Cell Organelle
Parts of a Cell
Term | Definition |
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Flagella | Whip on the outside of a cell that helps it move |
Organelle | "Little Organs" |
Mitochondria | Powers the cell by breaking down food to provide ATP (Respiration) |
Cilia | Little hairs on the outside of a cell that helps it move. |
Chloroplast | In a plant cell, converts sunlight into sugar (photosynthesis) |
Nucleus | Controls the cell and contains DNA. |
Vacuole | Stores extra water and sugar. |
Prokaryotes | Cells without a nucleus. Ex. Bacteria |
Endoplasmic Reticulum | Makes lipids (smooth), modifies proteins (rough). |
Cell Wall | Hard protective barrier around a plant cell. |
Cytoplasm | Jelly-like substance that fills the cell and supports the organelles |
Eukaryotes | Cells with a nucleus. Ex. Plant and animal cells |
Golgi Body/Apparatus | Packages and sorts materials in the cell. |
Lysosomes | Digestion center that breaks down waste and food. |
Ribosomes | Makes proteins |
Cell (plasma) Membrane | Flexible protective barrier around all cells. |