Parts that make up an Cell

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Protoplasm

The substance that makes up the cell, including cytoplasm and nucleoplasm.

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Cell membrane

A double-walled structure with selective permeability that allows materials in and out of the cell.

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Cytoplasm

The protoplasm inside the cell, primarily composed of water and organelles.

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Nucleus

The control center of the cell that contains genetic material (DNA).

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Nuclear membrane

A double-walled structure with pores that regulate the movement of materials in and out of the nucleoplasm.

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Nucleoplasm

The protoplasm within the nucleus that contains DNA and ribosomes.

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Chromatin

The loose and diffuse arrangement of DNA and ribosomes inside the nucleus.

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Mitochondria

The site where glucose is converted to ATP, providing energy for the cell.

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Lysosomes

Organelles that digest stored food, repair cellular components, and destroy weakened cell elements.

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Endoplasmic reticulum (ER)

The transport system of the cell, connecting the cell membrane to the nuclear membrane.

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Smooth ER

A type of endoplasmic reticulum that lacks ribosomes.

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Rough ER

A type of endoplasmic reticulum that has ribosomes on its surface, involved in protein synthesis.

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Ribosomes

Cell structures responsible for synthesizing proteins.

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Golgi Apparatus

An organelle that stores and concentrates compounds secreted by the cells.

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Centrioles

Structures that form spindle fibers during cell division to guide chromosomes.

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