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Cell parts and function
Cell parts and function
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Science
7th Grade
10/02/2012

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Cell Membrane
Definition
controls what goes in and out of the cell membrane
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Vacuole (definition)
Definition
Stores water and other substances
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Mitochondrion
Definition
Release chemical energy from food; "powerhouse"
Term
Chloroplasts
Definition
Produces food in plant cells by photosynthesis
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Nucleus
Definition
Controls cell activities and contains chromosomes (DNA)
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Cytoplasm
Definition
Jelly like substance that fills the cells and supports the organelles
Term
Cell wall
Definition
Provides rigid support for plant cells.
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Vacuole (what does it do)
Definition
helps provide shape and structure in plants
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Vacuole - Larger in animal cells or plant cells
Definition
plant cells - since they may have to go for long periods without rains.
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Cell Membrane (Animal) - where is it?
Definition
outermost layer
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Cell Membrane (Plant) - where is it?
Definition
Inside the cell wall of the plant cells
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Cell Wall (What does it do?)
Definition
Shapes, Protects and supports the cell
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Chloroplasts (What does it contain?)
Definition
Chloryphyll - a green pigment
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Chloroplasts (What does a chloroplast do?)
Definition
Traps sunlight - site of photosynthesis
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Nucleus
Definition
Contains genetic information (DNA) which determine traits of offspring
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Cytoplasm
Definition
Contains and supports the organelles
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Mitochondrion
Definition
Site of cellular respiration
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Mitochondrion
Definition
Releases energy by breaking the chemical bonds of food
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Organelles
Definition
Cells are made up of these small organ like structures
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