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Cell Organelles
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| nucleus | control center of the cell |
| golgi apparatus | controls cell secretions |
| ribosomes | synthesize proteins |
| nuclear membrane (nuclear envelope) | keeps material inside of the nucleus |
| mitochondria | site of chemical reactions that supply the cell with energy |
| lysosome | secrete digestive enzymes to digest food or unnecessary parts |
| centrioles | aid in cellular reproduction |
| vacuole | large organelle primarily for storing water |
| endoplasmic reticulum | canal system used to transport materials, especially proteins |
| cell wall | rigid external structure in plant cells |
| chloroplast | carries out photosynthesis in plant cells |
| chromosomes | composed of DNA and responsible for heredity and control of cell |
| nucleolus | synthesizes ribosomes |
| rough endoplasmic reticulum | canal system covered in ribosomes |
| smooth endoplasmic reticulum | canal system without ribosomes on it's surface |
| plastids | responsible for food storage and color in plants |