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Organelles-Function
Cell Organelles
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Biology
9th Grade
11/13/2008

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Cell Membrane (Plasma Membrane)
Definition

Controls what enters and exits the cell

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Golgi Bodies
Definition
Stores, packages and sends out or delivers materials
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Cell Wall
Definition
Protects and gives cell shape
Term
Nucleus
Definition

The control center of the cell

(contains DNA)

Term
Ribosome
Definition
Produces proteins and enzymes
Term
DNA
Definition

Contains genetic information

found in chromosomes

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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

Smooth ER

Definition
Transports materials; "lacks ribosomes": makes fats
Term

Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

Rough ER

Definition

Transports materials (proteins);

"contains ribosomes"

stores and ships proteirns (like the UPS man)

Term
Centrioles
Definition
Used in cell reproduction
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Mitochondria
Definition
Produces energy (ATP)
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Vacoule
Definition
Stores water and nutrients, waste
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Lysosomes
Definition
Breaks down materials and wastes
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Nuclear Membrane
Definition

Controls what enters and exits the nucleus

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Cytoplasm
Definition

Site of chemical processes and most organelles-

makes up majority of the cell

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Chloroplast

 

 

Definition

Site of photosynthesis

Performs photosynthesis

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Nucleolus
Definition

Inner core of nucleus-

contains DNA and chromatin

Term

Cytoskeleton

(Microtubles and Microfilaments)

Definition

Provides internal structure

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Microtubules
Definition
Provides strength and shape and transportation system
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Microfilaments
Definition
Enable cell to move or change shape
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Vesicle
Definition
Provides support and brings in and removes large materials within the cell
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