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science cell terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Prokaryote | cell that doesn't have a nucleus |
| Eukaryote | cell that has a nucleus |
| Cell Membrane | allows certain things to move in and out of the cell |
| Nucleus | directs all activities of the cell |
| Nuclear Membrane | allows certain materials to move in and out of the nucleus |
| Chromatin | genetic blueprints - hereditary material (chemical that controls the activities of the cell) |
| Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) | moves materials throughout the cell |
| Cytoplasm | gel-like material inside the cell, it holds the cell together |
| Ribosomes | makes protein |
| Protein | used by organisms for growth and to replace and repair cells (made from chromosome) |
| Nucleolus | (inside the nucleus) makes the ribosomes |
| Golgi Complex | packages material |
| Mitochondrion | energy is released by breaking down food molecules |
| Lysosome | digests/breaks down waste and worn-out cell parts |
| Vacuole | stores food, water, and waste products |
| Cell wall | supports and protects the plant cell |
| Chloroplasts | this is where light is changed into food (sugar) (plants only) |
| Centrioles | involved in cell division (animals) (note: only the animal cell has centrioles |