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CATE LOWRY Cell Vocabulary
Cells
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Science
6th Grade
04/12/2011

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Term
Cell Membrane
Definition
Is like a screen, controls what substances pass into and out of a cell.
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Cell Wall
Definition
Rigid outer layer around cells of plants that helps protect and support the cell, made of a strong material called cellulose that lets in water and oxygen.
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Cell
Definition
The basic building blocks of life.
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Chloroplast
Definition
The plant cell contains green structures that capture energy to make food. (photosynthesis)
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Cell Theory
Definition
  • All organisms are made of cells
  • Cells are the basic unit of life
  • All cells come from existing cells
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Cytoplasm
Definition
Thick, clear, gel-like fluid that fills otherwise empty space between organelles.
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Nucleus
Definition
"Brain" of the cell. Largest of all organelles and is the control center. Contains DNA.
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ER
Definition
produce proteins and other important products and is an internal delivery system
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Mitochondria
Definition
uses oxygen to transform the energy in food to a form the cell can use to carry out its activities
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Nuclear Membrane
Definition
surronds and protects the nucleus
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Necleolus
Definition

found inside the nucleus

makes ribosomes

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Vacuoles
Definition
temporararily stores different substances in the cell
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Ribosomes
Definition
produces proteins
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