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Cell (plasma) membrane
Structure: Semi-permeable membrane surrounding cell
Function: “traffic cop” it selects what enters the cell
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Nucleus
Structure: Spherical, often in center of cell, bounded by membrane
Function: cell brain or computer of the cell, contains genetic information
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Cytoplasm
Structure: Semi-fluid between the cell membrane and the nucleus
Function: Jelly-like substance within cell that holds up other parts in cell
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Vacuole
Structure: Membrane bound sack in plant cell
Function: warehouse in cell that stores food and waste products
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Cell wall
Structure: Surrounds a plant cell
Function: supports and provides rigidity for cells
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Mitochondria
Structure: Shaped like jelly bean or peanut
Function: powerhouse of the cell, creates energy for cell
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Chloroplasts
Structure: Green, similar shape to mitochondria
Function: spot of photosynthesis where food is made for plant cells
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Endoplasmic Reticulum
Structure: white, maze-like cell part surrounding nucleus
Function: used to transport food or other materials from one part of cell to another
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Ribosomes
Structure: Tiny, round, floats around cytoplasm or attaches to ER
Function: creates protein
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Golgi Apparatus (body)
Structure: Stacks of saucer-like membranes
Function: transports materials out of the cell in vesicles
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