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Cell Organelles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cells | The basic building blocks of all living things. |
| Mitochondria | The part of the cell that makes energy from food (the "powerhouse" of the cell). |
| Structure | How something is built or put together. |
| Function | What something does or its job. |
| Cytoplasm | The jelly-like substance inside the cell that holds the organelles and helps them move. |
| Ribosome | Tiny parts of the cell that make proteins. |
| Cell Wall | A strong outer layer in plant cells that gives the cell shape and protection. |
| Nucleus | The control center of the cell that holds DNA and tells the cell what to do. |
| Vacuole | A storage space in the cell that holds water, nutrients, or waste. |
| Cell Membrane | A thin layer that surrounds the cell and controls what goes in and out. |
| Chloroplast | The part of a plant cell that uses sunlight to make food (photosynthesis). |