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3.2 Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Cytoskeleton | network of proteins, such as microtubules and microfilaments, inside a eukaryotic cell that supports and shapes the cell |
Nucleus | organelle composed of a double membrane that acts as the storehouse for most of a cell's DNA |
Endoplasmic reticulum | interconnected network of thin, folded membranes that produce, process, and distribute proteins |
Ribosome | organelle that links amino acids together to form proteins |
Golgi apparatus | stack of flat, membrane-enclosed spaces containing enzymes that process, sort, and deliver proteins |
Vesicle | small organelle that contains and transports materials within the cytoplasm |
Mitochondrion | bean-shaped organelle that supplies energy to the cell and has its own ribosomes and DNA |
Vacuole | organelle that is used to store materials, such as water, food, or enzymes , that are needed by the cell |
Lysosome | organelle that contains enzymes |
Centriole | small cylinder-shaped organelle made of protein tubes arranged in a circle; aids mitosis |
Cell Wall | rigid structure that gives protection, support, and shape to cells in plants, algae, fungi, and bacteria |
Chloroplast | organelle composed of numerous membranes that are used to convert solar energy into chemical energy; contains chlorophyll |