Cell Vocab

Front

Protects the cell and allows nutrients in.

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Cell membrane

Front

Structures that make up a cell; 'tiny organs'

Back

organelles

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

Organelle that makes proteins as directed by DNA

Back

ribosomes

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Front

Shape & protection of plant cell

Back

cell wall

Front

Flattened tubes for protein and lipid transport

Back

Endoplasmic reticulum

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

Gel-like fluid holding organelles

Back

cytoplasm

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

Stores food & water; releases food

Back

vacuole

Front

Responsible for photosynthesis in plants; uses sunlight to make food.

Back

chloroplasts

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Front

Stores and protects DNA; determines cell characteristics; directs cell activities.

Back

Nucleus

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Front

Energy provider for cells; contains molecules and proteins.

Back

mitochondria

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-7