nucleus. the computer or brain of the cell. controls everything

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Nucleus

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NucleusThe “computer” or “brain” of the cell.

Controls everything.

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Vacuole

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VacuoleThe “vacuum” of the cell.

It stores materials.

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EndoplasmicReticulum

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EndoplasmicReticulum

The “Highway” of the cell. Molecules travel on it throughout

the cell..

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Mitochondria

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MitochondriaThe “Mighty Mouse” of the cell. It converts stored energy into

useable compounds.

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Ribosomes

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RibosomesThe “Robot” of the cell which assembles proteins according

to DNA instructions.

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Cytoplasm

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CytoplasmThe “jelly” of the cell (outside of the nucleus) which contains

all of the organelles.

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Lysosomes

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LysosomesThe “Lysol Cleaner” of the cell

which break down organic molecules (carbohydrates, proteins

& lipids).

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Cell Membrane

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Cell MembraneThe “skin” and the “bouncer” of the cell which allows materials into and

out of the cell.

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Chloroplasts

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ChloroplastsThe “camera” of the plant cell which

traps sunlight and where photosynthesis takes place.

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Cell Wall

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Cell WallThe rigid outer layer of a plant cell

which supports & protects it.

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Solution

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SolutionA liquid containing dissolved

materials.

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Diffusion

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DiffusionThe movement of particles from

high concentration (crowded space) to low concentration (less crowded

space).

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Equilibrium

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EquilibriumWhen particles stop diffusing

(moving) because their concentration is now the same on both sides of the cell membrane.

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Passive Transport

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Passive TransportMovement of materials into or out of

the cell without the cell’s use of energy (“Lazy Movement”).

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Osmosis

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OsmosisWhen water moves into or out of a

cell (moves from a high concentration of water to a low

concentration of water).

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Facilitated Diffusion

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Facilitated Diffusion

Diffusion (particles passing through cell membrane) that is “helped

along” by pathways.

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Active Transport

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Active TransportMovement of materials into or out of the cell with the cell’s use of energy (Because they are going against the

concentration gradient).

Cell Parts Rap:“Cellular State of Mind”

Diffusion vs Osmosis Video:

Passive vs Active Transport Video:

Diffusion & Passive Transport:Video