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Organelles
Term | Definition |
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Nucleus | Holds dna of eukaryotic cells |
Cell membrane | Acts as a protective barrier to the uncontrolled flow of water |
Mitochondria | Provides the cell with energy |
Vacuole | Helps with the release of cellular waste product |
Lysome | Contains hydrolytic enzymes necessary for intracellular digestion |
Ribosome | Contains RNA and the site of protein synthesis |
Cytosol/Cytoplasm | Where most of the cellular metabolism occurs |
Rough ER | Proteins synthesized on these ribosomes collect in the endoplasmic reticulum for transport throughout the cell |
Smooth ER | Plays different functions depending on the specific cell type including lipid and steroid hormone synthesis, breakdown of lipid-soluble toxins in liver cells, and control of calcium release in muscle cell contraction |
Golgi | The stack of larger vesicles is surrounded by numerous smaller vesicles containing those packaged macromolecules |