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Maria Vasquez cell vocabulary
Cells
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Science
6th Grade
04/12/2011

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Cell Wall
Definition
Protects and supports the cell.
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Nucleus
Definition
Controls the cell(contains DNA)
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chloroplast
Definition
capture energy from sunlight and change it to a form of energy cells can use in making food (photosynthesis)
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Vacuole
Definition
Stores water,food,or other materials needed by the cell.also store waste products until the wasts are removed.
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Cytoplasm
Definition
a thick,clear,gel like fluid.fills space between membrane and nucleus.Holds the organelles.
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Mitochondria
Definition
Convert energy stored in food to energy the cells can use to live and function.
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Cell Membrane
Definition
Controls which substances pass into and out of the cell.
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Endoplasmic Riticulum
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