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Organelles
Oraganelles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nucleus | - Boss -Structure that directs all the activities of the cell |
| Chromosomes | - Visible bodies - Organized form |
| Cytoplasm | - Cell liquid - Gel-like material inside cell membrane and outside nucleus - 90% water |
| DNA | Hereditary info that stays in nucleus |
| Cell membrane | - Security guard - Structure that forms outer boundary of cell - Allows certain materials in and out of the cell - Semipermiable ( some things can go through) |
| Mitochondria | - Generator - powerhouse of the cell - Site where sugar molecules are broken down and released |
| Cell Wall | - Made of cellulose - Rigid Structure outside the cell membrane - Supports and protects cell |
| Chloroplast | - Solar panels -Organelles in which light energy is changed into chemical energy - Coverts sunlight to sugar ( photosynthesis) - Important chemical- Chlorophyll- green pigment |
| Vacuole | - Ware house -serves as temporary storage |
| Ribosome | - Produce protein - recieves message from nucleus RNA |