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Organelles
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Biology
10th Grade
09/18/2012

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Plasma membrane
Definition
allows materials in/out to maintain homeostasis
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Cell wall
Definition
rigid outer layer found in plant cells for protection
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Nucleus
Definition
control center of the cell
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Nucleolus
Definition
where ribosomes are made
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cytoplasm
Definition
Jelly-like substance that holds the other organelles
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ribosomes
Definition
where protein synthesis occurs
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ER
Definition
transports materials within the cell
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Golgi
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modifies, packages, and ships proteins
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Mitochondria
Definition
makes energy (ATP) for the cell
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Vacuole
Definition
stores excess food, water, and waste - larger in plant cells
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Lysosome
Definition
contains digestive enzymes
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chloroplast
Definition
traps light for photosynthesis in plant cells
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centriole
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aids during cell division in animal cells
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cytoskeleton
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maintains the cell's structure
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cilia
Definition
short hair-like projections used for movement
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flagella
Definition
long whip-like tail used for movement
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