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Biology
Terms abt cells
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell | The basic unit of life for all living organisms |
| Cell membrane | The outer boundary of the cells that controls what goes in and out |
| Cell wall | The rigid part of a plant cell that keeps the shape and maintains its shape and provides support to the cell |
| Chlorophyll | The green pigment found in chloroplasts |
| Chloroplast | The site of photosynthesis in the cell |
| Mitochondria | The powerhouse of the cell |
| Multicellular | An organism that consists of more than one cell |
| Nucleus | Controls all activities that happen in the cell |
| Organelle | General name given to structures present within the cytoplasm |
| Cytoplasm | Th fluid in the cell |
| Photosynthesis | The process where plants use carbon dioxide and water to make glucose and oxygen |
| Ribosome | The site of protein photosythesis |
| Unicellular | An organism with one cell |
| Vacuole | The storage structure of the cell |