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Cellular Structure
A lesson on cellular structure and functions of organelles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell membrane | An organelle responsible for what comes into and out of a cell |
| Cytoplasm | A liquid base within a cell that holds organelles and allows for electrical impulses made by the organelles to communicate |
| Ribosomes | An organelle responsible for the production of proteins |
| DNA | Genetic information stored within the cell responsible for the cell's behavior |
| Nucleus | An organelle that holds DNA and is responsible for the control of the cell |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | An organelle that occurs with either a smooth or rough surface that is involved with transportation of material |
| Lysosomes | An organelle that contains digestive enzymes responsible for riding the cell of wastes and damaged cells (only found in animal cells) |
| Mitochondria | An organelle that is the center for cellular respiration and the producer of ATP energy |
| Vacuole | An organelle that stores food, water, and waste |
| Golgi Apparatus | An organelle responsible for the folding or manipulation of proteins to make them usable |
| Vesicles | An organelle used for the transportation of materials from one cell to another |
| Cell Wall | An organelle that is used as protection and structure for a cell(only found in plant cells) |
| Chloroplast | An organelle responsible for the process of photosynthesis (only found in plant cells) |