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Cell membrane
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The outer covering of the cell consisting of a lipid bilayer with proteins embedded in it.
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Nucleus
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The control center of the cell.
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Cytoplasm
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It is the jelly-like substance in a cell that contains the cytosol, organelles, and inclusions, but not including the nucleus.
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Vacuole
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A membrane-bound vesicle found in the cytoplasm of a cell whose function includes intracellular secretion, extraction, storage, and digestion.
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Lysosome |
Organelles containing a large range of digestion enzymes used primarily for digestion and removal of excess or worn-out organelles, food particles, and engulfed viruses or bacteria. |
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Ribosome |
A molecule consisting of two subunits that fit together and work as one to build proteins according to the genetic sequence held within the messenger RNA (mRNA). |
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Rough Endoplasmic reticulum |
Has ribosomes attached to its surface it is therefore involved in protein synthesis and secretion. |
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Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum |
Does not have ribosomes on its surface. It is involved in intracellular transport, such as the transport of the products of the RER to other cell parts like Golgi apparatus. |
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Golgi apparatus |
involved in carbohydrates to proteins, packing of molecules like proteins into vesicles for secretion, transport of lipids around the cell, and the creation of lysosomes. |
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Chloroplast |
Green; site for photosynthesis. |
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Mitochondrion |
Powerhouse of the cell since they act as the site for the production of high-energy compounds (e.g. ATP), which are vital energy source for several cellular processes. |
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Cell wall |
A membrane of the cell that forms external to the cell membrane whose main role is to give cells rigidity, strength and protection against mechanical stress. It is found in cells of plants, bacteria, archaea, fungi, and algae. Animals and most protists do not have cell walls. |
