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cell membrane
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thin and flexible, barrier around a cell; regulates what enters and leaves the cell
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cytoplasm
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material inside the cell membrane, but not including the nucleus. jelly-like substance that holds all organelles
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nucleus
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in cells, large structures inside some cells that contains the cell's genetic (DNA) and controls the cell's activities
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mitochondria
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where aerobic respiration occurs. where energy (ATP) is released from stored food molecules (glucose)
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vacuoles
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stores materials such as water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates
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centrioles
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one of two tiny structures located in the cytoplasm of animal cells near the nuclear membrane. they are used in cell division (mitosis)
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cell wall
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plant cells have this wall to protect and support the plant, it is made of strong stiff material (cellulose)
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chloroplast
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only in plant cells. green structures that contain chlorophyll (a green pigment). where photosynthesis occurs
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ribosomes
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small particle in the cell on which proteins are assembled; made of RNA and protein
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