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FLASH CARD VOCABULARY FOR CELL UNIT
Cell Wall
Cell Membrane
Cytoplasm
protects and supports the cells of plants, algae,
fungi, and most bacteria. Composed of
cellulose
protective layer around all cellsmaintains chemical balance within the cell,
semi permeable
Gelatin-like substance inside cell membrane
that contains the organelles
Directs the cells activities; includes DNA
Nucleus
Organelles which release energy from food
Mitochondria
Chloroplasts
organelles in plant cells which contains
chlorophyll –a green pigment- that converts
light energy to make food (sugar)
make proteins for cell activities.
Ribosomes
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Golgi Bodies
membranes that move materials around in a
cell.
Packages and secretes materials out of a cell or
to other parts of a cell
Vacuoles
membrane-bound temporary storage spaces
for water and waste
Lysosomes
Chemically breaks down food molecules and
cell wastes.
Cytoskeleton
scaffolding-like structure in cytoplasm which
helps cell keep its shape
Centrioles
Found in animals and responsible for cell
division
Nucleolus
Tiny nucleus within the nucleus with RNA
Chromosomes
Contains genetic material called DNA inside
nucleus of a cell