Cells

Question	Answer
Cell Membrane	Controls what leaves and enters the cells.
Cytoplasm	Jelly-like fluid where organelles are found.
Cell Wall	The outer layer of a plant cell.
Large Vacuole	Space within a cell containing fluid.
Chloroplast	The structures in a plant cell that contain the green pigment; chlorophyll, which traps the light energy needed for photosynthesis.
Nucleus	Controls the processes that take place in the cell. Contains genetic material (DNA).
Mitochondria	Produces the energy a cell needs to carry out its functions.
Vacuoles	Stores food, water, wastes & other materials.
Myocyte	A muscle cell is a specialized animal cell which can shorten its length using a series of motor proteins specially arranged within the cell.
Nerve Cell	Long extensions & branches carry electrical signals from nerve cells throughout the body.
Sperm	Male reproductive cell
Root Hair Cells	Provides a large surface area for water to be absorbed. They are found in the soil, away from the sunlight.
Leaf Cells	Large surface area to absorb sunlight.

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	Created by Hanna B about 5 years ago