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Cell Parts and Functions Definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Nucleus | A large organelle in a eukaryotic cell that contains the cell's DNA/chromosomes/genetic material. |
| Cell Membrane | A protective layer that covers the cell's surface and controls what moves in and out of the cell. |
| Cell Wall | A structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support to the cell. |
| Ribosome | An organelle that makes proteins. |
| Chloroplast | Organelles in plant cells that trap sunlight; organelle in which photosynthesis takes place. |
| Chromosome | Structures in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells made of DNA. |
| Cytoplasm | The fluid, jelly-like substance that fills the cell. |
| Lysosome | The organelle that digests food particles, wastes, cell parts, and foreign invaders. |
| Golgi Body | The organelle that packages proteins before they leave the cell. |
| Vacuole | The organelle that stores water and other materials. |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | The organelle that transports proteins around the cell. |
| Mitochondria | The organelles that that break down food/sugar to release energy. |