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Cells
Main structure of animal and plant cells
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nucleus | Contains the genetic material called DNA; controls what the cell does and what it makes |
| Cell Membrane | To control the entry and exit of substances |
| Cytoplasm | Jelly-like substance where the chemical reactions of the cell take place |
| mitochondria | To carry out respiration with oxygen (aerobic respiration) |
| cell wall | Supports the shape of the cell |
| vacuole | This sac stores the shape of the cell sugary liquid called cell sap. |
| chloroplasts | These structures contain a green pigment called chlorophyll which carries out photosynthesis |