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Aberdeen Cell Parts
Question | Answer |
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the smallest unit of living matter. It is what everything is made up of. | cell |
the thin membrane that forms the outer surface of the cell and regulates (controls) the passage (movement) of materials in and out of the cell. It’s function is to hold the cell together. | cell membrane |
the outermost layer of cells in plants, bacteria, fungi, and many algae that gives shape to the cell and protects it from infection. It’s function is to keep the cell from collapsing. ONLY IN PLANT CELL | cell wall |
is the cell structure in which photosynthesis takes place; contains chlorophyll needed for photosynthesis. It’s function is to contain chlorophyll. ONLY IN PLANT CELL | chloroplast |
is the jellylike liquid in a cell where chemical reactions of the cell take place. It’s function is to fill in the cell. | cytoplasm |
is a dense, dark structure containing materials that control the activities of the cell. It’s function is to control the cell. It is like the brain of the cell. | nucleus |
a space in a cell’s cytoplasm that is surrounded by a membrane and filled with a watery fluid; the fluid stores food prior to digestion or waste products prior to excretion (getting rid of waste) It’s function is to be a storage center. | vacuole |
a cell wall and a chloroplasts are only in this type of cell | plant |