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8th Grade SCIENCE: Cell Vocabulary

Study these terms for your upcoming test.

AB
CytoplasmThick fluid that holds other organelles in place.
NucleusControls the cell; sends orders to other organelles.
RibosomeProduces proteins.
Cell MembranePermeable border of the cell; controls what particles enter and leave.
Cell WallRigid structure that provides support and structure for plant cells.
Endoplasmic ReticulumTransports protein through tubes and passages.
VacuoleStorage place for water, nutrients, and wastes.
MitochondriaPowerhouse of the cell; turns sugars into energy.
Golgi BodyPrepares or packages proteins to be sent away outside of cell
ChloroplastsContain chlorophyll, the chemical that captures light and turns it into food to be used for energy for the cell
LysosomeDigestive chemicals that breaks down food and waste.


Mrs. Quinn

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