| A | B |
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| cell | Basic unit of structure and function in living things. |
| organelles | Tiny organs ;the organelles of a cell have specific functions just like the organs in your body. |
| cell wall | Structure and strength - mainly plant cells; Outside the cell membrane, Made of cellulose |
| cell membrane | Semi-permeable barrier; controls what goes in and out of the cell. |
| nucleus | Membrane bound - in middle of cell Control center - directs all cell activities; Contains the chromatin (DNA) |
| cytoplasm | Gel like substance (like Jello) acts as a cushion to protect the organelles and helps the cell keep it’s shape. |
| mitochondria | Power houses of the cell; Convert the energy in simple food molecules into cellular energy; small rod shape with folded “brain” |
| ribosomes | Manufacture proteins; Found both loose in the cytoplasm and on the Endoplasmic Reticulum; Tiniest cell structure. |
| lysosomes | Break down large food particles and worn out cell parts. Small round structures |
| Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) | Passageways for the transport of materials and proteins |
| Golgi bodies | Packages and ships out proteins |
| vacuole | storage of food/wastes and water; Animal cells- usually multiple and smaller; Plant Cells- usually one and very large |
| chloroplasts | Found in plant cells; Where photosynthesis occurs; Contain the green pigment chlorophyll |
