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cell organelles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell Wall | surrounds the plant cell and maintains shape and structure *plant cells only* |
| Cell Membrane | controls what goes in and out of the cell |
| Cytoplasm | gel-like fluid that supports the cell's organelles and hold them in place |
| Nucleus | The control center for the cell, where the DNA is located |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | place where materials are processed and moved around inside the cell |
| Golgi Bodies | packages and transmits cellular material throughout the cell |
| Vacuoles | storage space for water, waste, food, and other cellular material. |
| Mitochondria | the 'powerhouse' of the cell. it breaks down food to make energy for the cell |
| Lysosome | digestion and waste removal |
| Chloroplast | makes food for the plant cell *plant cell only* |
| Ribosome | makes protein for the cell |