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20 Cards in this Set
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It controls what enters and leaves the cell
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Cell membrane
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Absorbs light for photosynthesis.
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Chloroplasts
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Contains pores that allow for RNA and Ribosomes to leave. Surrounds the nucleus
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Nuclear membrane
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Semi fluid material surrounding organelles; site of many cellular reactions
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Cytoplasm
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Tail-like structure that protrudes from the cell and aids in movement
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Flagella
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Receiving and shipping center of the cell that tells proteins where to go in the cell
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Golgi apparatus
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Make proteins, free floating or attached to E.R.
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Ribosomes
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It protects the cell and gives it a definite shape
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Cell wall
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Control center for cells and contain DNA
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Nucleus
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package DNA into a smaller volume to fit in the cell, to strengthen the DNA to allow mitosis and meiosis, and to serve as a mechanism to control expression and DNA replication
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Chromatin
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sphere shaped sac that transports materials to and from the cell membrane and cellular organelles
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Vesicle
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Carries out cell respiration, a process in which chemical energy in food converts to ATP
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Mitochondria
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Synthesizes lipids and does not have ribosomes attached, stores calcium ions
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Smooth E.R.
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Aid during mitosis, small cylinder shaped organelle made of protein tubes arranged in a circle
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Centrioles
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stores water, food, and some minerals. Contribute to growth
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Vacuole
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Produce ribosomes, store DNA
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Nucleolus
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Contain the genetic information
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Chromosomes
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Tiny hair-like structures that aide in movement
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Cilia
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Support system of the cell, made of microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments
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Cytoskeleton
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Synthesizes secretary proteins and has ribosomes attached to them
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Rough E.R.
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