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Nucleus | Control center of the cell |
Organism | Any living thing |
Ribosomes | Contain RNA and make proteins |
Cell Membrane | Found in both plant and animal cells |
Chromosomes | Directs growth and reproduction; found in the nucleus |
Cell | Basic unit of structure and function in living things |
Cytoplasm | Thick, jellylike material inside a cell |
Multicellular | Organisms made up of more than one cell |
Nuclear Membrane | Double membrane that surrounds the nucleus |
Vacuoles | Storage tanks for food, water, and waste materials |
Organ | Groups of similar tissues working together |
Mitochondria | Make and store energy; known as the powerhouse of the cell |
Lysosome | Performs digestive functions of the cell; known as the cleanup crew |
Organ System | Groups of organs working together |
Endoplasmic Reticulum | Transports materials in the cell |
Photosynthesis | Food making process used by plants |
Tissue | Group of similar cells working together |
Cell Wall | Found only in plants |
Pores | Small openings in the nuclear membrane |
Cellulose | Long chains of sugar molecules that are found in cell walls |
Unicellular | Organism made up of only one cell |
Nucleolus | Produces ribosomes; known as the little nucleus |
Chlorophyll | Green pigment found in plants |
Cholesterol | Substance found in the cell membrane of animals cells |
Organelles | Structures that make up a cell |