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Cell Structure
cell structures and their functions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nucleus | Site of DNA,surrounded by double nuclear membrane. |
| Ribosomes | composed of "large subunits' and "small subunit."Site of protein synthesis. |
| Rough ER | Site of protein synthesis,membrane lined with ribosomes. |
| Lysosomes | Site of intracellular digestion.Digest food or foreign bodies as bacteria. |
| Mitochondria | Site of energy production ."Powerhouse" of cell. |
| Chloroplast | Site of photosynthesis .maintains rigid shape of cell. |
| Contractile Vacuole | Help pump out excess water. |
| Golgi complex | Flattened membrane sacs ."ships" proteins. |
| Flagella | Helps with movement of cell. |
| Cytoplasm | Gel-like fluid that helps with movement |
| Nucleolus | Site of ribosome synthesis |