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Organelles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nucleus | control center of the cell that contains DNA |
| Cell wall | found outside the cell membrane, gives the plant structure |
| Cell membrane | controls what goes in and out of the cell |
| Cytoplasm | gel like fluid that holds the organelles in place |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | transports materials around the cell |
| Golgi bodies | packages and transmits material around the cell |
| Vacuoles | storage space for food, water, and other materials |
| Mitochondria | breaks down food to make energy for the cell |
| Lysosomes | aids in digestion and waste removal |
| Chloroplast | performs photosynthesis to make food for the plant |
| Ribosomes | makes protein for the cell |
| Cytoskeleton | network of fibers that holds the cell together, helps the cell keep it's shape. |