Cell Structures & Functions

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Which cell structure captures energy from the sun to make sugar for a plant?

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chloroplast

Front

Controls what enters and leaves the cell

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cell membrane

Front

Rigid outer layer that supports and protects certain cells, like those of plants

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cell wall

Front

Gel-like fluid that fills the cell and supports the organelles

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cytoplasm

Front

Stores food, water, and waste

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vacuole

Front

Captures the Sun's energy to produce food for plants and certain other organisms

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chloroplast

Front

Controls all of the cell's functions, because it contains the DNA

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nucleus

Front

These can have many small vacuoles and be found in various shapes.

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animal cells

Front

Proteins are made on these small structures.

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ribosomes

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This organelle powers the cell through chemical reactions. It is the POWERHOUSE!

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mitochondrion