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REQUIRED Organelles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell Membrane | Controls what enters and exits the cell |
| Cell Wall | Provides additional support and stability to a plant cell |
| Chloroplasts | The site of photosynthesis, which uses light as a source of energy |
| Cytoplasm | The jelly-like material that contains all of the other organelles. |
| Mitochondria | The site of cellular respiration (produces energy for the cell). Also known as the powerhouse of the cell. |
| Nucleus | Stores genetic material (DNA) and directs the activities of a cell. This is like the brain of the cell! |
| Nuclear Membrane | Separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm |
| Organelles | All of the parts of a plant or animal cell that have a specific function (job) |