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Science Vocab
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell | A tiny thing that makes up a animal or plant. |
| Prokaryotic Cell | Single-celled organisms that have no nucleus, i.e., bacteria |
| Eukaryotic cell | Cells that have a nucleus/DNA, most are multicellular (exclusions apply) |
| Cell Membrane | Outer skin of a cell |
| Cytoplasm | Jelly-like fluid found inside a cell |
| Organelles | Organs inside a cell |
| Nucleus | Control center of a cell |
| Mitochondria | Organelles that releases energy of the cell |
| Ribosomes | Organelles that makes proteins. Also the smallest organelle. |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | Makes and transports proteins. Smooth ones don have anything on them, but rough ones have ribosomes all over them. |
| Golgi Complex | The cell's UPS, FedEx, or EVA Air Cargo. Packages/transports proteins. |
| Vacuole | Stores water. It's unusually big in plant cells. |
| Lysosome | Produces and ejects enzymes and waste for digestion. Like the pancreas of the cell. |
| (only plants) Cell Wall | Provides support, shape, and structure for a plant. |
| (Only Plants) Chloroplasts | Makes energy and oxygen from absorbing light. |