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Cells
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Science
6th Grade
11/07/2008

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Term
nucleus
Definition
1. contains genetic material
2. directs the making of protines
3. manages all cell activities


NOTE:not all cells have a nucleus
Term
chloroplast
Definition
1. makes fuel
2. chloroplast uses the energy from the sun to make energy rich foods in a process known as photosynthasys
Term
"mighty" mitochondria
Definition
1.power generators
2.changes energy into high energy compounds called ATP
3.used to power growth development and movement
Term
protine
Definition
1.the manufactureing of protines is perhaps the most important function of the cell
Term
lymosomes
Definition
1. garbage collecters
2.filled with enzymes to aid in the disposal of the cells waste
3.breaks down and digests waste
Term
vacuoles
Definition
1. most plants have large central vacuoles filled with liquid
2.vacuoles are saclike structures that store materials such as water, salts, protines, and carbohydrates
3.animal cells lack a large central vacuole but may contain many smaller ones
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