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Cells Vocabulary
SCMS Grade 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cell | the smallest building block of life that can carry out its own life processes |
| organism | a living thing |
| unicellular | An organism that is made up of one cell. |
| multicellular | An organism made up of more than one cell. |
| organelles | small structures in cells that carry out functions to keep the cell alive. |
| cytoplasm | It is a gel-like substance that cushions the organelles inside the cell. It is between the nucleus and the cell membrane. |
| cell membrane | It protects the cell from and controls the materials that move in and out of the cell. |
| nucleus | Controls many functions of the cell |
| vacuole | stores food, water, and waste |
| mitochondria | Tiny power plants in the cell where food is broken down and provides energy |
| chloroplast | A green structure that uses energy from the sun to make food for the plant. Only in plant cells. |
| cell wall | A rigid structure that strengthens and adds an extra layer of protection. Only in plant cells. |
| animal cell | sphere-like in shape most are transparent or colorless small vacuoles |
| plant cell | boxy shape most are green in color 1 large vacuole 2 extra organelles (cell wall and chloroplasts) |
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