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cytology vocabulary
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cell membrane | double layer that forms a boundary between a cell and the surrounding environment and controls the movement of substances into and out of a cell |
| cytoplasm | jellylike-substance inside cells that contains molecules and in some cells , organelles |
| nucleus | control center brain of cell |
| nucleous | structure in the nucleus that is the place where ribosomes are made |
| nuclear membrane | the double membrane surrounding the nucleus within a cell in and out |
| endoplasmic reticulum | interconnected network of thin ,folded membranes that produce , process and distributes proteins |
| ribosomes | organelle that link amino acids together to form proteins |
| mitchondria | release energy for cellular respiration ATP energy |
| golgi body | produces ,packages and secrete cell products |
| centrioles | small cylinder -shaped organelles made of protein tubes arranged in a circle ,found mainly in animal cells |
| vacuole | organelle that is used to store materials such as water ,food, or enzymes that are needed by the cell |
| lysosmes | organelle that contain enzymes |
| peroxisome | a cell organelle containing catalase ,enzymes |
| choroplasts | organelle composed of numberous membranes that are used to convert solar energy into chemical energy |
| cell wall | rigid structure that gives protection ,support and shape to cell in plants ,algae, fungi, and bacteria |