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           cell                                                    chromosome
           the basic building                                      a structure of coiled
           block of all living                                     DNA and proteins
           organisms                                               that forms in the
                                                                   cell’s nucleus prior
                                                                   to mitosis






           cell membrane                                           cytoplasm
           the layer inside the cell                               a jelly-like substance
           wall of plants which                                    found inside a
           controls what substances                                cell that supports
           enter and leave the cell;                               and protects the
           the outer protective layer                              organelles of a cell
           of all animal cells




           cell wall                                               DNA                              nucleus
           the rigid outer layer                                   deoxyribonucleic
           of plant cells that                                     acid; genetic                      DNA
           provides support                                        material within
                                                                   the nucleus








           chloroplast                                             endoplasmic reticulum
           an organelle that                                       a transport system of tubes and
           captures energy from                                    channels connecting organelles
           the sun and converts                                    in the cell
           it into food







                                                                   Golgi body
           chromatin
                                                                   an organelle that
           material in the cell’s
                                                                   directs different
           nucleus that contains                                   materials made in
           DNA and carries
                                                                   the cell to where
           genetic information for                                 they need to go
           directing cell functions



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