Cells and Organelles

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Biology

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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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