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Cell Organelle Function
Cell Organelle Function
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Biology
7th Grade
10/18/2007

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Term
Nucleus
Definition
Control center of the cell
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Cytoplasm
Definition
Jelly like substance that holds the organelles in place and where many cellular processes take place.
Term
Cell Membrane
Definition
Controls transport into and out of the cell
Term
Mitochondria
Definition
Powerhouse of the cell, where energy is broke down
Term
Cell Wall
Definition
Outside of a plant cell, gives it suport and protection as well as holds in moisture
Term
Vacuole
Definition
Stores water, food, or waste for the cell. These are much larger in plant cells because of the added need for water.
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Endoplasmic Reticulum
Definition
Transports cell substances to where they need to go and modifies lipids and protiens. Can be rough or smooth depending on the presence of ribosomes.
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Chloroplast
Definition
Site of photosynthesis in plant cells. Contains the pigment chlorophyll.
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Ribosome
Definition
Organelle in which protein synthesis occurs. Some are located on the Rough ER while others are found in the cytoplasm. They look like poppy seeds scattered throughout the cell.
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Golgi (Body, Apparatus, Complex)
Definition
Packaging center or mailroom for the cell. Packages things for export from the cell.
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Lysosome
Definition
Digestion center of the cell. Contains digestive enzymes and breaks down food as well as damaged cell parts.
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