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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell Wall (Bodyguard) | A rigid layer that surrounds the cell. It protects and supports the cell. |
| Cell Membrane (Screen) | A thin, flexible barrier that surrounds a cell and controls which substances pass in and out of a cell. |
| Cytoplasm (Swimming Pool) | Gel like fluid that fills most of the cell; moves nutrients, proteins, and organelles within the cell. |
| Nucleus (Brain) | Direct + cell activities |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum (Highway) | Helps make proteins and other substances |
| Ribosomes (Protein Factory) | Produces proteins needed by cells |
| Golgi Appartus (Gift Wrapper) | Packages and distributes materials from the E.R. |
| Mitochondrion (Powerhouse) | Converts energy in food into energy used by a cell |
| Chloroplast (The Green Machine) | Makes food for cells using energy from the sunlight |
| Lysosomes (Food Processor) | Breaks down food particles and worn out cell parts |
| Vacuole (Warehouse) | Stores water, food, waste products, or other materials |