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Nucleus
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Controls everything In charge of cell division. Made of proteins Ball Shape |
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Nuclear Membrane |
Allows some substances to pass through Thin, double membrane Near the nucleus |
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Nucleoplasm |
Thick fluid Rich in protein Holds nucleoulus in place |
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Nucleolus |
Protein synthesis Produces ribosomes Round shape Made of protein Middle of nucleus |
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Chromosome |
Controls activities Reproduction Made of DNA Rod shape |
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Cell Membrane |
Protective outside shell Allows substances in and out Has pores Made of protein and lipids |
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Cytoplasm |
Holds organelles Flows within cell Made of water, gas and waste Between nucleus and cell membrane Thick |
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Endoplasmic reticulum |
Provides surface for ribosomes RNA Protein Outside of nucleus |
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Ribosome |
Controls protein synthesis with enzymes Granular Contain RNA and enzymes On a endoplasmic reticulum |
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Mitochondria |
Releases energy to support cell activities Rod shape Respiration of cells Contains protein, fat, and oxygen Near wall above nucleus Breaks down sugars, fatty acids, amino acids Oxygen to energy |
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Lysosome |
Suicide Breaks molecules up Enzymes Near wall Stomach of cell Simple single membrane |
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Golgi Apparatus |
"The UPS Guy" Packages protein into bundles Sends the protein Stack of flattened sacs Hormones, enzymes and protein Below Nucleus |
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Vacuole |
Controls movement of molecules Very large Water, fluid, food, and waste |
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Chloroplast |
Photosynthesis Suns energy into carbohydrates Only in plants Give plant green pigment Chlorophyll Near wall at the top |
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CellWall |
Protects and supports the plant cell Non living 2-3 Layers Wood, cellulose, protein The outside shell |
