Cells and Organelles Vocabulary

The basic unit of structure and function in living things

• Cell

• Nucleus

• Organelle

• Cytoplasm

• DNA

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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Any of a number of organized or specialized structures within a living cell.

• Cell

• Nucleus

• Organelle

• Cytoplasm

• DNA

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The organelle that contains the DNA and controls the processes of the cell

• Cell

• Nucleus

• Organelle

• Cytoplasm

• DNA

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

A jellylike fluid inside the cell in which the organelles are suspended

• Cell

• Nucleus

• Organelle

• Cytoplasm

• DNA

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Special molecule that contains the genetic material of the organism

• Cell

• Nucleus

• Organelle

• Cytoplasm

• DNA

Thin, flexible barrier around a cell; regulates what enters and leaves the cell

• Cell Membrane

• Cell Wall

• Mitochondria

• Lysosome

• Chloroplast

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

This organelle gives the plant structure. Animal cells do not have these

• Cell Membrane

• Cell Wall

• Mitochondria

• Lysosome

• Chloroplast

A membrane bound organelle that is like the trash and recycling center of a cell. It helps the cell get rid of bacteria and breaks down waste.

• Cell Membrane

• Cell Wall

• Mitochondria

• Lysosome

• Chloroplast

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

This organelle is where photosynthesis takes place. Animal cells do not have these.

• Cell Membrane

• Cell Wall

• Mitochondria

• Lysosome

• Chloroplast

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

A membrane bound organelle where fluids and other nutrients are stored for the cell. it also holds waste.

• Vacuole

• DNA

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Golgi Apparatus

• Centioles

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2