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Plant & Animal cells
functions of the main organelles
Term | Definition |
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cell membrane | flexible outer layer that separates a cell from its environment - controls what enters and leaves the cell |
mitochondrion | the powerhouse of the cell, where respiration takes place |
nucleus | controls the centre of the cell - contains chromosomes made of DNA |
cytoplasm | gel-like material inside the cell - mostly water |
vacuole | storage bubble that holds food, water and wastes - small in animal cells, large in plant cells. |
cell wall | provides support and protection for a plant cell |
chloroplast | contains chlorophyll - traps sunlight to make food - plant cells only |