Term

mitochondria

Definition

they are tiny structures inside your cells that act like microscopic power plants. They take nutrients from the food you eat, break them down, and turn them into a specific kind of energy (called ATP) that the cell can use to function and stay alive. in both animal and plant

Term

cytosol

Definition

jelly like fluid that fills cell in both animal and plant What it's made of: It is mostly made of water, along with dissolved salts, nutrients, and proteins. What it does: It gives the cell its shape, allows materials to float around and be transported, and serves as the site for many important chemical reactions.

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nucleus

Definition

controls cell holds your DNA: The nucleus safely stores your genetic material. This DNA contains all the instructions that make you who you are. It gives the orders: Because it has the blueprints, the nucleus tells the rest of the cell what to do, how to grow, and when it is time to divide to make new cells. in both animal and plant