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Cells, Tissues, Organs, & Systems
Vocabulary:
1. cell membrane – holds the cell together
2. cytoplasm – jelly like substance that contains chemicals to keep the cell working properly
3. vacuole – stores food, water, and waste
4. mitochondria – powerhouse of cell; releases energy from food
5. nucleus – brain of cell; control center of cell
6. chromosomes – blueprint of cell; located inside the nucleus and contains information about
the cell
7. chloroplasts – makes food for the plant; gives plant its green color
8. cell wall – thick layer that supports and protects the cell
9. cell – building blocks of life; the basic unit of structure and function of all living things
10. tissue – cells that work together to perform a specific function
11. organ – tissues that work together to perform a major function to keep the body alive
12. system – organs that work together to perform a function