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Cell Membrane
controls what comes into and out of a cell, found in both plant and animal cells
Cell Wall\
the ridged outer layer of a plant cell
Chloroplast-
captures energy from the sun and uses it to produce food for plant cells
Chromatin-
tiny strands inside the nucleus that contain the instructions for directing the cell’s functions
Cytoplasm-
gel-like substance where cell organelles are found
Endoplasmic Reticulum-
passageways that carry proteins and other materials from one part of the cell to another
Golgi Bodies-
receive proteins and materiels from the ER:; packages and then distributes them
Lysosomes-
use chemicals to break down food and worn-out cell parts
Nucleolus-
found inside the nucleus and produces ribosomes
Nucleus-
contains DNA, which controls the functions of the cell (control center of the cell)
Mitochondria-
produces energy a cell needs to carry out its functions POWER HOUSE OF THE CELL
Ribosomes-
assembles amino acids to create proteins
Vacuoles-
stores food, water, waste, and other materials