Cell Vocabulary

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What is a vacuole?

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A sac-like organelle that stores water, food, and other materials.

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What is the nuclear membrane?

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A double membrane that surrounds the nucleus.

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What is the nucleus?

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The control center of the cell; it contains hereditary information.

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What is the cell membrane?

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A membrane surrounding the cell that allows some molecules to pass through.

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What is a cell?

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The basic unit of structure and function in living things.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance within a cell that holds organelles.

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What is chloroplast?

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An organelle in plant cells that conducts photosynthesis.

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What is mitochondria?

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The powerhouse of the cell; it produces energy through respiration.

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What is a cell wall?

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A rigid outer layer that provides support and protection to plant cells.

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What is the function of the nucleolus?

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It is responsible for producing ribosomes within the nucleus.