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Cell
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Biology
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10/12/2004

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Cell membrane
Definition
Thin, flexible barrier around the cells. Used to protect cells
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Cell wall
Definition
Support and protect cells in plants
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Nucleus
Definition
Contains genetic material and control's cells activities
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Cytoplasm
Definition
Material inside cell, contains cell organelles
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Chromatin
Definition
Granular material in the nucleus made of proteins and DNA
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Chromosome
Definition
Chromatin that thickens during cell replication
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Nucleolus
Definition
Where the assembly of ribosomes occurs
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Nuclear envelope
Definition
A membrane surrounding nucleus that allows genetic material to be passed
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Cytoskeleton
Definition
Network of protein filament to keep cell shape
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Microtubules
Definition
Hollow tubes of protein to give cell structure and make tracks for organelles to follow
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Microfilament
Definition
Long, thin fibers that function in the movement and support the cell
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Ribosomes
Definition
Proteins are assembled here
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Endoplasmic Reticulum
Definition
cell membrane are assembled here along with some protiens
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Golgi Apparatus
Definition
Enzymes here attach carbohydrates and lipids to proteins
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Lysosome
Definition
Used to breadown lipids, carbohydrates and proteins
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Vacuoles
Definition
Cells store water, salts, proteins and carbohydrates
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Chloroplasts
Definition
Use energy from the sunlight to make energy-rich food molecules
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Mitochondria
Definition
Use energy from food to make high-energy compounds taht the cell can use to power growth, development, and movement
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