Semi-Permeable Cell Cells

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This semi-permeable membrane works as a barrier for the cell. Since it is semi-permeable, it allows some substances/particles into the cell but denies access to others.
The cytoplasm is the fluid within each individual cell that surrounds the organelles. This is the 'place' where the organelles complete their individual tasks.
The Rough Endoplasmic(RER) Reticulm is a part of a series of connected 'hallways' that carry materials to various parts of the cytoplasm. The RER has many ribosomes attached to it and it is tasked with creating proteins.
The Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum(SER) is also a part of connected 'hallways that transport materials. However, instead of creating proteins, it has no ribosomes and it instead is the place where lipids
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The centrioles are located near the nucleus are in involved in the cell division. They are only found in animal cells.
A vacuole is a fluid filled 'balloon' that stores the important nutrients that the cell needs to survive. In plant cells there is one large vacuole, whereas in animal cells that are multiple small vacuoles.
The nucleu is the 'brain' of the cell and contains the DNA of the cell and the chromosomes of the cell. It has the cell 'instructions' and uses them in protein production and cell division. It is contained by the nuclear membrane.
The Nucleolus is found within the nucleus. It makes(or starts to make) the ribosomes used in making proteins.
Microfilaments have pipe-like construction and provide the cell with support and structure.
Microtubules are found in Cilia and Flagella and are tiny 'tube' structures that aid the cell is transporting particles around the cytoplasm.
In a plant cell, the chloroplasts are plastids that have chlorophyll and are the location where photosynthesis occurs.
The Cell wall is found only in plant cells and provides structure as well as security for the

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