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Cell Structures
Organelles and their fuctions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| nucleus | Controls cell function, contains DNA |
| nuclear membrane | Surrounds and protects the nucleus |
| cell membrane | Protects the cell, lets some substances go in and out |
| cytoplasm | Jelly-like substance the organelles float around in |
| ribosomes | Make protein for the cell |
| endoplasmic reticulum | Carry substances around the cell |
| golgi body | Packages and moves substances out of the cell |
| mitochondria | Converts sugar into energy for the cell |
| lysosomes | Only in animal cells - Cleans up the cell, gets rid of waste |
| vacuole | Stores water and other substances |
| cell wall | Provides support and structure for the plant cell |
| chloroplasts | Structures which allow for photosynthesis in plant cells |
| cells | Building block of all living things |
| organelle | Part of a cell |
| rectangular | Shape of a plant cell |
| round, blob | Shape of an animal cell |
| prokaryotic | Does not have a nucleus, always single celled, bacteria |
| eukaryotic | Type of cell that has a nucleus and complex organelles |