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contain enzymes to digest macromolecules (proteins lipids and fats) and also to rid the cell of old organelles
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lysosomes
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the "protein factories" of the cell
made of RNA |
ribosomes
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storage areas for water
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water vacuole
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contains the DNA of the organism (well, most of it)
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nucleus
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the site of respiration.
converts sugar into a usable form of energy (ATP) for the cell |
mitochondria
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small dark spot in the nucleus
the site of ribosome production |
nucleolus
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has ribosomes on the surface and makes proteins
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rough endoplasmic reticulum
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is the site of lipid molecule production
does not have ribosomes on the surface |
smooth endoplasmic reticulum
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the site of protein modification and packaging for distribution and storage
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Golgi Apparatus
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the fluid, jelly-like matrix in the cell
all the organelles float around in this |
cytoplasm
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controls what enters and leaves the cell
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cell membrane
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found only in plants
provides structure and protection for plant cells |
cell wall
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made of microtubules and microfilaments
provides structure for the cell |
cytoskeleton
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converts light energy into chemical energy(sugars) for plant cells
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chloroplasts
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