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cytoplasm
semi-fluid that contains organelles in eukaryotic cells
Nucleus/Chromatin/DNA
Genetic Material and associated proteins
Cell Wall
Maintains a plant cell’s shape: made of cellulose
Vacuole
Stores organic compounds, inorganic compounds, water, and waste; in plants it may contain pigments and poisonous compounds that defend against animals
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Site where protein is assembled; studded with ribosomes
Golgi Body/Apparatus
Sorts, packages and exports materials for the cell
Cell Membrane
Controls what can enter and exit the cell
Lysosomes
Contains enzymes that digest macromolecules and recycles cells own organic material
Nucleolus
Produces ribosomes; located in the nucleus of animal cells
Smooth ER
Contains enzymes that build lipids, produce sex hormones, metabolizes carbohydrates, and contains enzymes that detoxify drugs and poisons
Mitochondria
Site of cellular respiration
Chloroplast
Converts light energy into chemical energy (glucose)
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