Cells Definitions Flashcards
1
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Nucleus
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Contains genetic information and controls the cell’s activity
2
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Cytoplasm
A
where all chemical reactions take place
3
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Cell membrane
A
Controls what goes in and out of a cell
4
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Cell wall
A
Made of cellulose, helps to maintain the cell’s shape
5
Q
Vacuole
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A membrane-bound sac containing a water solution giving support
6
Q
Chloroplast
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Contains chlorophyll,site of photosynthesis
7
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Ribosome
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Site of protein synthesis in a cell in a cell
8
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Mitochondria
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Site of aerobic respiration
