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cell organelle functions
cell organelle and their functions
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7th Grade
10/16/2010

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cell wall
Definition
The function of this organelle is to protect and support the cell
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cell membrane
Definition
It controls the substances that enter and exit the cell.
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nucleus
Definition
It controls all the activities of the cell.
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mitochondria
Definition
An organelles that produce most of the energy for the cell by breaking down sugar in the process of respiration.
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chloroplasts
Definition
They capture sunlight energy.
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cytoplasm
Definition
This is the jelly-like material which holds the organelles in place.
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cell wall
Definition
It is the outside of some cells. It is a part of plant, bacteria, and fungi cells.
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cell membrane
Definition
This organelle is the outside boundary of all cells.
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nucleus
Definition
This organelle is the control center of the cell.
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glucose
Definition
made by plant cells. another name for sugar
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sugar
Definition
made by plant cells. It is another name for food or glucose.
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nucleus
Definition
It is also called "the brain".
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mitochondria
Definition
It is also called the "powerhouse".
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chloroplasts
Definition
They use it in photosynthesis to make food (sugar or glucose)
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