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Cell Organelles
Organelles and Functions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell Membrane | the selectively permeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell |
| Chromosome | the cells genetic information found in the nucleus in the form of genes |
| Cytoplasm | substance that fills living cells; area where almost all metabolic reactions take place |
| Golgi Body | a series of vesicles and folded membranes within the cytoplasm of cells, involved in moving and transporting things in the cell. |
| Lysosome | the organelle that contains digestive enzymes; also known as a "suicide sack". |
| Mitochondria | turns food and oxygen into adenosine triphosphate or ATP, which produces energy - the "Powerhouse" of the cell. |
| Nucleus | central and most important part of a cell; directs all the cells activities. |
| Nucleolus | area inside the nucleus that surrounds the chromosomes. |
| Ribosome | manufactures proteins for the cell. |
| Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum | a network of folded, tubular membranes where ribosomes are found. |
| Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum | a network of folded, tubular membranes involved in protein synthesis. |
| Vesicle | a fluid filled tube, sack or pouch inside the cell; allows things to pass through to another area of the cell |