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Cells and Functions
| Term | Function |
|---|---|
| Plasma Membrane | Controls movement of materials to maintain homeostasis |
| Cell Wall | Provides support and structure and protection |
| Cytoplasm | Fluid |
| Chromosomes/Chromatin | DNA |
| Nucleus | Control Center |
| nuclear membrane | In/Out Nucleus |
| Nucleolus | Makes ribosomes |
| Smooth ER | Transports/Modifies Lipids |
| Rough ER | Transports/Modifies Proteins |
| Vacuole | Stores water, amino acids, sugars, metabolic and toxic waste |
| Lysosomes | Digest pathogens and non-functional organelles |
| Peroxisomes | Detoxify harmful or toxic substances |
| Chloroplast | Site of photosynthesis and contains green pigment, "Chlorophyll" |
| Mitochondria | The powerhouse of the cell |
| Cytoskeleton | Help give cell shape, movement of organelles and provide support |
| Centrioles | Produce spindle fibers for separating chromosomes during nuclear division |
| Cilia | Assist in cell movement or propelling foreign substances |
| Flagella | Used for cell movement |
| Ribosomes | Produces Proteins |
| Golgi | Contain Enzymes for modification and packaging of proteins and lipids |