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parts of a cell
parts of a cell
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Biology
6th Grade
11/10/2008

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cell membrane
Definition
outer boundary of a cell
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nucleus
Definition
control center
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cytoplasm
Definition
material between the cell membrane and the nucleus
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chloroplast
Definition

sun + water + co2 makes fuel. Uses the energy from the sunlight to make energy

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mitochondria
Definition
power generator
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ribosomes
Definition
The code to make proteins is sent to the ribosomes and proteins are constructed
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function of the lysosome
Definition
to break down and digest materials
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"garbage collector"
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Lysosomes take away the materials
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function of the vacuoles
Definition
storage tank. a large central vacuole
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"storage containers" vacuoles
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storing food, water and waste
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where do you find the large vacuoles?
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in the plant cells
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cell wall
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protects the cell
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What are cells?
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extremely tiny building blocks
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How do we know cells exist?
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see them in a microscope
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Who said all living things are made up of omore than one cell?

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Schleiden
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Who said cells are basic units of structure and function?
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Schwann
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What are the modern technological advancements that allow scientists to observe and study cells?

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scanning electron microscope
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organells
Definition

"little organs"

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