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Centriole
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found in the cells of animals and some algae and fungi; two pairs of centriolesplay an important role in cell reproduction
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Chloroplast
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double walled organelle found in plants and some algae; functions in photosynthesis to trap light energy.
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Chromatin
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dense mass of material within the nucleus that is composed of individual chromosomes.
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Chromosome
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structure that carries the genes; composed of proteins and DNA.
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Cilia
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flexible projections extending outward from a cell that that enable a whiplike motion; move by the motion of celia
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Cytoplasm
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substance contained by living cells that is composed of a complex mixture of enzymes, sugars, andamino acids; these substances are constantly involed in chemical reactions
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Endoplasmic reticulum
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network of interconnected structures found in all eukaryotes; functions include intracellular transport of proteins and the breakdown of harmful substances
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Eukaryote
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cell containing a nuclear membrane and a membrane-bound nucleus; the vast majority of living organisms are eukaryotic
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Flagella
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long, whiplike strands extending from a cell that enable cell locomotion.
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Golgi Body
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flattened, sack-like organelle that functions
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