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~Cells Organelles~
Science Study Guide Cells
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell Wall | Stiff wall that surrounds the cell, gives the cell its rigid box-like shape |
| Cell Membrane | Thin skin, barrier, lets things in and out "The Protector" |
| Nucleus | Cell’s control center, directs the cell’s activities. Contains DNA! "The Boss" |
| Nuclear Membrane | Protects the nucleus, allows things to go in and out |
| Cytosol (Cytoplasm) | Gel-like fluid that the organelles float in |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | Network of passages to move materials around the cell, "Highway" |
| Ribosomes | Tiny factories to produce proteins " The Builder" |
| Golgi Bodies/Golgi Apparatus | Receives material from ER, packages it, and sends it, mailroom "The Mailman" |
| Chloroplasts/The chef | Captures energy from sunlight and uses it to produce food for the cell. Contains the chemical chlorophyll. |
| Vacuoles | Storage - food, water, and waste - one, big one in plant cell, a few small ones in animal cell "The Storage Tank" |
| Lysosomes | Small round structures, contain chemicals that break down worn out cell parts "The Garbage Truck" |
| Mitochondria | Makes most of the cell’s energy, rod shaped, power plant "The Powerhouse" |
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