Unit 3 - Cells Vocab

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organelle

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a tiny structure that carries out a function within a cell

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cell wall

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a rigid layer that surrounds plant cells

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Cell membrane

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Controls substances entering/leaving cell.

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Nucleus

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Contains DNA and directs all cell activities.

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Cytoplasm

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Gel-like substance supporting organelles.

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mitochondrion

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produces most energy for cell functions

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Transports materials through the cell.

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ribosome

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where proteins are made

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Chloroplast

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Captures sunlight energy to produce food in plant cells.

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vacuole

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water-filled sac in a cell for storage