Organelles

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Biology

Cells

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Nucleus

Controls all cell activities and holds DNA

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Nucleolus

Makes ribosomes

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Nucleoid

Region holding DNA with no membrane

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Ribosomes

Makes proteins for growth & repair

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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

Makes and moves proteins

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Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

Makes lipids and detoxifies

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Golgi Apparatus

Packages & ships proteins/lipids

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Plasma Membrane

Controls what goes in & out of cell

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Centrosome

Helps with cell division

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Centriole

Organizes spindle fibers during division

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Cytoplasm

Holds organelles in place

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Cytoskeleton

Gives structure, helps movement

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Endospore

Protects DNA in harsh conditions

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Capsule

Extra protection layer

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Mitochondrion

Makes energy (ATP) and is the powerhouse

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Chloroplast

Performs photosynthesis

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Flagellum

Tail-like structure for movement

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Cilia

Tiny hairs that move fluids or the cell

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Lysosome

Breaks down waste and old parts

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Peroxisome

Breaks down toxins and fats

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Secretory Vesicle

Transports substances to cell membrane

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Extracellular Matrix

Supports and connects cells together

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Central Vacuole

Stores water and maintains pressure

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Cell Wall

Gives structure and protection

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Cell Envelope

Protective layers around bacteria

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Centromere

Holds chromatids together during mitosis