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Parts of animal cell
definitions of animal cell parts
Term | Definition |
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cell membrane | filters what goes in and out of the cell (like a bouncer at the club)- selectively permeable |
nucleus | control center of the cell- holds all genetic info |
nuclear envelope | selectively permeable for nucleus |
nuclear pore | tunnel going through membrane- allows bigger things in/out of nucleus |
nucleolus | stores information for making RDA |
chromatin | uncoiled DNA (looks like noodles) |
cytoplasm | a jelly-like substance that gives the cell its shape |
mitochondrion | the power house of the cell |
golgi complex | UPS of the cell; packages and ships things to other parts of the cell |
centriole | used when the cell divides |
microtubule | cellular highway- moves things from one place to another |
microfilament | looks like string- makes up cell skeleton |
ribosome | makes proteins |
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) | rough with ribosomes (protein factory)vs. smooth w/ no ribosomes (makes fats) |
vacuole | storage unit |
Lysosome | janiter |