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Cell Parts
Names of the Parts of Cells
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11th Grade
02/19/2009

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organelle

Definition
tiny part inside a cell
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cell membrane
Definition
thin layer that surrounds and holds a cell together
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cytoplasm
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 gel-like substance that hold chemicals the cell needs
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nucleus
Definition
information and control center of the cell
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DNA
Definition
chemical inside cell that stores information about that organism
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ribosome
Definition
a protein builder of the cell
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mitochondrion
Definition
organelle that uses oxygen to break down food and release energy found in food
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vacuole
Definition
stores food,water,and waste
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endoplasmic reticulum
Definition
system of tubes that transports proteins around the cell
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golgi body
Definition
packages and distributes proteins outside of the cell
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cell wall
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outer part of a plant cell that gives the cell shape
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chloroplast
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gets the light energy from the sun to make food

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lysosome
Definition
contains chemicals that break down materials
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