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JMS CELLS
Cells
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell Membrane | A lipid barrier that encloses the cytoplasm and controls what enters and exits the cell |
| Cell Wall | A tough, protective barrier that surrounds the outer membrane of some types of cells |
| Chloroplasts | A membrane-bound organelle in plants that is the site of photosynthesis |
| Cytoplasm | The jellylike material inside the outer membrane of a cell that holds the nucleus, organelles, and other components of the cell |
| Mitochondrion | The organelle that functions in energy production; the power factory of the cell |
| Nucleus | A membrane-bound organelle in eukaryotic cells that contains the DNA; the control center of the cell |
| Vacuole | The organelle that stores water and food in both plant and animal cells |
| Chlorophyll | A green pigment, present in all green plants |