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17 Cards in this Set
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Cell Wall |
The wall that is part of the
outer structure of certain cells, as a plant cell. |
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Cell membrane |
Controls which substances pass into and out of a cell. |
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Nucleus |
Acts as a cell's control center, directing all of the cell's activities. |
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Organelle |
Many tiny cell structures that carry out specific functions within a cell. |
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Ribosome |
Small grain-shaped organelles that produce proteins.
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Cytoplasm |
The fluid of the cytoplasm moves constantly within a cell, carrying along the nucleus and other organelles.
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Mitochondria |
Convert energy stored in food to energy the cell can use to lice and function.
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Endoplasmic Reticulum |
Is an organelle with a network of membranes that produces many substances (ER). |
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Golgi apparatus |
Receives proteins and other newly formed materials from the ER.
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Vacuole |
Storage for water, food, or other materials needed by the cell.
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Chloroplast |
Captures energy from sunlight and changes it to a form of energy cells can use in making food. |
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Lysosome |
Contain substances that break down large food particles into smaller ones. |
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Multicellular |
Made of many cells. |
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Unicellular |
Single celled. |
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Tissue |
Group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function. |
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Organ |
Made of different kinds of tissues that function together. |
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Organ System |
Group of organs that work together to perform a major function. |
