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Eukaryotic Organelles
Organelle description
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Biology
6th Grade
02/07/2007

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DNA
Definition
genetic material that contains the information needed to make new cells and organisms
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nucleus
Definition
the DNA is enclosed inside this organelle
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cell membrane
Definition
a barrier that surrounds cells
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cytoplasm
Definition
the fluid and all of its contents inside the cell
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organelles
Definition
structures that enables cells to live and reproduce
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cell wall
Definition
provides strength and support to a cell membrane
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cytoskeleton
Definition
a web of proteins located in the cytoplasm
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Ribosomes
Definition
an organelle that makes proteins by joining amino acids
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endoplasmic reticulum
Definition
an organelle that makes lipids and breaks down chemicals that can damage a cell
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mitochondria
Definition
"the powerhouse"; an organelle that burn food molecules to release energy
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chloroplasts
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an organelle that makes food for cells
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Golgi Complex
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an organelle that ships proteins out of a eukaryotic cell
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vesicles
Definition
membrane covered compartments
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Lysosomes
Definition
vesicles that contain enzymes
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