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| nucleus |
directs the cell’s activities |
| cell membrane |
“gatekeeper” of the cell; controls what enters and leaves the cell |
| lysosome |
contains chemicals that break down food particles for the cell |
| endoplasmic reticulum (ER) |
transports proteins and other materials through the cell |
| mitochondrion |
“powerhouse” of the cell; produces energy used by the cell from glucose |
| ribosomes |
small structures where proteins are produced |
| vacuole |
storage sac for water, nutrients, and waste |
| cell wall |
a rigid layer of non-living material that surrounds the cell; found in plant and some bacterial cells |
| choloroplast |
captures energy from the sun to produce food (glucose) |
| cytoplasm |
gel-like material between the cell membrane and the nucleus |
| nucleolus |
organelle inside the nucleus where ribosomes are made |
| chromatin (chromosome) |
contain the cell’s genetic material |
| Golgi body |
receive materials from the ER and packages them for transport within or outside the cell |
| nuclear membrane |
protects the cell’s nucleus |
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