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Cells Organelles and Fuctions
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Biology
9th Grade
11/27/2012

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Cell Membrane
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The living membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm of all cells. 
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Chromatin
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The material of which the chromosomes of organisms other than bacteria (i.e., eukaryotes) are composed. It consists of protein, RNA, and DNA

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Cytoplasm
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the protoplasm of a cell excluding the nucleus; is full of proteins that control cell metabolism
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Rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum
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A network of membranes within the cytoplasm of cells, where proteins and lipids are synthesized
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Golgi Body
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a netlike structure in the cytoplasm of animal cells (especially in those cells that produce secretions)
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Vacuoles
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A space or vesicle within the cytoplasm of a cell, enclosed by a membrane and typically containing fluid
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Lysosomes
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Lysosomes are cube shaped organelles that contain enzymes (acid hydrolases) that break up waste materials and cellular debris. They are found in animal cells
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Cytoskeleton
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A three-dimensional network of microtubules and filaments that provides internal support for the cells, anchors internal cell structures, and functions in cell movement and division. PICTURE
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Mitochondria
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An organelle containing enzymes responsible for producing energy
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Chloroplast
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plastid containing chlorophyll and other pigments; in plants that carry out photosynthesis
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