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Parts of The Cell
definition of each part of the cell
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nucleus | a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction |
| Ribosome | A minute particle composed of protein and ribonucleic acid (RNA) that serves as the site of protein synthesis |
| Cytoplasm | In eukaryotic cells, the cytoplasm is that part of the cell between the cell membrane and the nuclear envelope. |
| Cell Membrane | The cell membrane functions as a semi-permeable barrier, allowing a very few molecules across it while fencing the majority of organically produced chemicals inside the cell. |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | the transport system for molecules needed for certain changes and specific destinations, instead of molecules that float freely in the cytoplasm |
| Mitochondrian | an organelle found in large numbers in most cells, in which the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur. |
| Chloroplast | a plastid in green plant cells which contains chlorophyll and in which photosynthesis takes place. |