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Cell Organelles
Reviews the main organelles in both plant and animal cells
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| organelle | membrane surrounded component of a eukaryotic cell with a specialized function to maintain homeostasis |
| cell membrane | a flexible covering that protects the inside of the cell from the environment outside of the cell. (PLANT and ANIMAL) |
| Cell wall | a stiff structure outside of PLANT cells that protects the cell from attack by viruses and other harmful organisms. |
| cytoplasm | liquid part of both PLANT and ANIMAL cells that gives the cell its shape that also contains salts and other molecules |
| nucleus | part of the eukaryotic cells (PLANT and ANIMAL) that directs cell activity, stores DNA (genetic information), and directs reproduction |
| mitochondria | an organelle in the cell (PLANT and ANIMAL) that breaks down the contents to give energy to the cell. |
| chloroplast | an organelle (PLANT) that uses light energy and makes food (glucose) from water and carbon dioxide during photosynthesis |
| vacuoles | organelles that store liquids for the cell PLANT-one large central vacuole ANIMAL-several small vacuoles throughout the cell |