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Science 7 Cells
Parts and Functions
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Science
7th Grade
11/13/2008

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cytoplasm

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gel-like material inside the cell

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cell membrane

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protective covering of a cell;

allows certain things in and out of the cell and keeps other things out

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nucleus

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the control center

[largest organelle in an animal cell]

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endoplasmic reticulum

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part of the cell transport system where ribosomes make proteins

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ribosomes

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make proteins

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mitochondria

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release energy in the cell

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chromosomes

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contain the cell's genetic material

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chloroplast

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uses energy from sunlight to make sugar

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cell wall

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tough outer covering outside the cell membrane that supports and protects a plant cell

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vacuole

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stores water, food, and waste products;

plant cells have a large central vacuole

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Golgi bodies (or apparatus)

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finishes processing materials made in the endoplasmic reticulum

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lysosome

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digests waste and worn out cell parts

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http://www.cellsalive.com/cells/cell_model.htm

 

 

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