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nucleus
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consists of chromosomes made of dna. plural is neclei. consists of nucleoli which houses some of the cells rna
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nucleolus
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transcribes rRNA (Ribosomal RNA) Does not consist of a membrane. plural is nucleoli. DNA associated with nucleolus and it transcribes rRNA
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ribosomes
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produce protein via the instructions from DNA. Developed from the rRNA that is produced in the nucleolus
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golgi aparatus
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modifies the protein that is made by the ribosomes
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mitochondria
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metabolizes glucose to produce energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) indirectly produces cholesterol and fatty acids. singular- mitochondrion
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lysosomes
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contains enzymes to break down organic molecules
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peroxisomes
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contains an enzyme (catalase) which decomposes one of the byproducts produced via chemical reactions--hydrogen peroxide
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vaults
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involved in transporting mRNA
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smooth endoplasmic reticulum
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produces and transports lipids steroids and hormones. detoxifies drug and alcohol
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rough endoplasmic reticulum
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membranes that are covered with ribosomes. transports protein to the outside of cell
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centrioles
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involved in the mitotic spindle formation during mitosis
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