Cell Organelles Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Organelles | A "little organ" that carries out a specific function in the cell. |
Cell Membrane | This selectively permeable layer that controls what enters and leaves the cell. |
Nucleus | The control center of the cell and directs all of the cells activities. |
Nucleolus | The organelle where ribosomes are made. |
Cytoplasm | The thick gel-like fluid that holds the organelles in place. |
Mitochondria | The powerhouse of the cell that breaks down food to release energy. |
Endoplasmic Reticulum | The passageways that carry proteins and other substances from one part of the cell to the other. |
Ribosomes | The protein factories |
Golgi Bodies | This organelle packages and distributes materials throughout the cell. |
Vacuoles | This organelle stores water, food and waste. |
Lysosomes | This organelle contains enzymes that digest materials in animal cells. |
Cell Wall | This organelle is only found in plant cells. It gives the plant cell its shape, structure and protection. |
Chloroplast | This organelle is only found in plant cells. It captures energy from sunlight to produce energy. |
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