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| The limiting membrane of the cell, retains internal structure, permits exportation and importation of materials. |
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| Porous membrane of similar constrction to the cell membrane; the limiting membrane of the nucleus, separating it from the cytoplasm, regulates passage of molecules. |
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| The ground substance of the nucleus, containing the chromatin or thin threads of genetic material. |
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| A mass of largely RNA in the nucleus producing units of RNA which combine in the cytoplasm to form ribosomes. |
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| The ground substance of the cell less the nucleus. |
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| Smooth/Rough endoplasmic reticulum |
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| Membrane-lined tubules to which ribosomes may be attached. Concerned with transport of materials. |
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| The site of protein synthesis where amino acids are strung in sequence as directed by mRNA. |
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| Flattened membrane-lined sacs which bud off small vesicles from the edges, collect secretory products and package them for export or cell use. |
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| Energy for cell operations is generated here through a complex series of reactions between exygen and products of digestion. |
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| Membrane-lined containers which can merge with one another or other membrane-lined structure, such as the cell membrane. |
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| Membrane-lined container of enzymes with great capacity to break down structure, especially ingested foreign substances. |
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| Role prominent during cell division. |
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