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- One or more per cell
- Spherical shape
- Denser than surrounding cytoplasm |
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Collective term for cytosol and organelles contained within
Colloidal suspension
Cytosol mainly composed of water with free-floating molecules
Viscosity constantly changes |
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- Second largest organelle with unique genetic structure
- Double-layered outer membrane with inner folds called cristae
- Energy-producing chemical reactions take place on cristae
- Controls level of water and other materials in cell
- Recycles and decomposes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, and forms urea |
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- Protein 'packaging plant'
- A membrane structure found near nucleus
- Composed of numerous layers forming a sac |
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- Tubular network fused to nuclear membrane
- Goes through cytoplasm onto cell membrane
- Stores, separates, and serves as cell's transport system
- Smooth type: lacks ribosomes
- Rough type (pictured): ribosomes embedded in surface |
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