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Cell Organelles
Basic Cell Organelles
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7th Grade
10/04/2011

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Chloroplast
Definition
Organelle that uses energy from the Sun to make sugar (food) in plant cells only.
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Mitochondria
Definition
Organelle that releases the stored energy from sugars. The cells power plant.
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Cytoplasm
Definition
The jelly-like fluid that surrounds all the cells organelles.
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Cell wall
Definition
The outermost layer of a plant cell that provides protection and support.
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Cell membrane
Definition
Protective layer that surrounds all cells. Allows materials in and out of the cell. "The Gatekeeper"
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Nucleus
Definition
Controls the cell's activities. Contains DNA. "City Hall"
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Golgi Apparatus, Golgi Body, Golgi Complex
Definition
Processes and packages materials for the cell
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Ribosomes
Definition
Produce proteins
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Endoplasmic reticulum
Definition
Transports materials throughout the cell.
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Vacuole
Definition
Stores materials like water, food or waste.
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Lysosome
Definition
Breaks down old and worn out cell parts. "The Recycling Center"
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