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cytoplasm
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Jelly-like substance that makes up the matrix of the cell body. |
| mitochondrion |
Shaped like a bean, this cell organelle helps take food and manufacture energy from it. |
| nucleolus |
A structure inside the nucleus where RNA is transcribed. |
| nucleus
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the main brain of the cell that contains most of the cell's DNA. |
| organ
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a body structure that works to perform a specialized function. Examples include the lung or heart. |
| tissue
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a large series of cells that work together to form a specific function. |
| vacuole |
storage areas of the cell known for storing mostly water and/or food. |
| cell
membrane |
The enclosure of the cell that provides the body for all the organelles. |
| cell
wall |
Mostly made of cellulose, this is the tough and rigid outer layer of plant cells. |
| chlorophyll
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the green (in color) pigment found in chloroplasts where photosynthesis takes place. |
| chloroplast |
an egg shaped body that appears green from all the chlorophyll they contain. This organelle is where photosynthesis takes place. |
| chromosome |
Thin, intertwined pieces of DNA found in the cell's nucleus. |