Glossary 1.6

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The glossary provides definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts essential to understand the topic in the lesson. Be sure to familiarize yourself with each term before attempting the lesson glossary quiz.

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Cell wall

the outer barrier of a plant cell; the cell wall surrounds the plasma membrane and give structure to the plant

Chloroplast

a double-membrane-bound organelle that contains enzymes and pigments that are used to perform photosynthesis in eukaryotic cells

Chromoplast

an organelle that makes and stores pigments other than chlorophyll

Cillia

tiny hairlike structures that move water and mucus in eukaryotes; used for movement of prokaryotic cells

Cytoskeleton

a dynamic system of filaments that provides cell structure, helps with cell division, and enables the cell and inner organelles to move around