Plant and Animal Cells

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Cytoplasm

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This is the thick, gel-like fluid that keeps the organelles in place and holds salts, proteins, and water.

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Nucleus

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This controls the activities of the cell.

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Plant Cell

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This type of cell is usually larger than the others, is geometric in shape, and has a cell wall and chloroplasts.

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Chloroplast

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The part of the plant cell that contains chlorophyll and makes food from light energy.

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Endoplasmic Reticulum

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These are passageways in the cell that carry materials from one part of the cell to the other.

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Cell Wall

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

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Mitochondria

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Known as the powerhouse of the cell, it produces energy through cellular respiration.

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Ribosome

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This organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.

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Vacuole

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A storage organelle that can hold various substances, including nutrients and waste products.

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Lysosome

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An organelle that contains digestive enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris.