Parts of the Cell

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cytoplasm

A jellylike fluid inside the cell that gives a cell its shape

<p>A jellylike fluid inside the cell that gives a cell its shape</p>
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lysosome

An organelle containing digestive enzymes to break down molecules for the cell

<p>An organelle containing digestive enzymes to break down molecules for the cell</p>
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vacuole

A sac inside a cell that acts as a storage area for excess water and other materials

<p>A sac inside a cell that acts as a storage area for excess water and other materials</p>
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rough endoplasmic reticulum (rough ER)

membrane network with ribosomes attached for protein synthesis

<p>membrane network with ribosomes attached for protein synthesis</p>
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smooth endoplasmic reticulum (smooth ER)

membrane network that lacks ribosomes and is involved in lipid synthesis

<p>membrane network that lacks ribosomes and is involved in lipid synthesis</p>
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chloroplast

location in plants where photosynthesis occurs

<p>location in plants where photosynthesis occurs</p>
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nucleus

Contains the genetic information (DNA) of the cell

<p>Contains the genetic information (DNA) of the cell</p>
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golgi complex

Organelle that packages and distributes proteins within the cell

<p>Organelle that packages and distributes proteins within the cell</p>
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mitochondria

Powerhouse of the cell, organelle that is the site of ATP (energy) production

<p>Powerhouse of the cell, organelle that is the site of ATP (energy) production</p>
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cell wall

A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support

<p>A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support</p>
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cell membrane

lipid layer that surrounds the cell and regulates what enters and leaves the cell

<p>lipid layer that surrounds the cell and regulates what enters and leaves the cell</p>
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ribosomes

makes proteins

<p>makes proteins</p>
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cytoskeleton

network of protein filaments within some cells that helps the cell maintain its shape and is involved in many forms of cell movement

<p>network of protein filaments within some cells that helps the cell maintain its shape and is involved in many forms of cell movement</p>
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chromosomes

threadlike structures made of DNA molecules and protein

<p>threadlike structures made of DNA molecules and protein</p>
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nucleolus

Found inside the nucleus and produces ribosomes

<p>Found inside the nucleus and produces ribosomes</p>
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vesicles

"Cargo Trucks" of the cell. Small membrane-bound structures that function to move molecules from place to place in cell.

<p>"Cargo Trucks" of the cell. Small membrane-bound structures that function to move molecules from place to place in cell.</p>
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cilia

The hairlike projections on the outside of cells that move in a wavelike manner

<p>The hairlike projections on the outside of cells that move in a wavelike manner</p>
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flagella

Whiplike tails found in one-celled organisms to aid in movement

<p>Whiplike tails found in one-celled organisms to aid in movement</p>
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centrioles

Located near the nucleus and help to organize cell division

<p>Located near the nucleus and help to organize cell division</p>
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The basic unit of life

cells

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