science terms-group 6

the non-living rigid covering around a plant cell to protect and give shape

cell wall
controls what is allowed to enter or to leave cells

cell membrane
the organelle of plant cells that contain the green pigmant that absorbs sunlight

chloroplast
the green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight

chlorophyl
the control center of the cell, containing DNA that controls the activities of the cell

nucleus of the cell
area of the cell between the membrane and the nucleus; jelly-like substance

cytoplasm
smallest whole living part of an organism;all living things are made of cells

cell
refers to any organism that is made up of MANY cells

multicellular
any organism made of only one cell; uni-cellular

single-celled
states alll living things are composed of cells

cell theory

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7th grade science terms

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