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8thGrCellsCh1Sec2
8th Grade Cells & Heredity Chapter 1 Sec 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| organelles | tiny cell structures carry out specific functions within the cell |
| cell wall | a rigid layer of nonliving material that surrounds the cell |
| cell membrane | controls what substances come in and out of the cell |
| nucleus | an oval structure that acts as the brain of the cell |
| mitochondria | rod-shaped structures known as the powerhouses of the cell |
| endoplasmic reticulum | a maze of passageways that carry proteins and other materials from one part of the cell to another |
| ribosomes | small, grainlike bodies that produce proteins |
| golgi body | a structure that looks like flattened sacs and tubes that receive proteins and distribute them to other parts of the cell |
| chloroplasts | green organelles that capture energy from sunlight and use it to produce food for the cell |
| vacuole | large water-filled sac that are storage areas of cells |
| lysosome | small round structures containing chemicals that break down certain materials in the cell |