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Cell Organelles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nucleus | Contains DNA- the control center of the cell |
| Ribosomes | Makes proteins |
| Mitochondria | location of cellular respiration- makes energy for the cell |
| Cytoplasm | Gel-like fluid in the cell that the organelles float in. |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) | Rough ER hold ribosomes and helps finalize proteins, Smooth ER helps make lipid molecules (fats) |
| Golgi Bodies | transports materials around the cell- FedEx of the cell uses vesicles to package materials |
| Lysosomes | Recycles used materials and breaks down wastes |
| Vacuole | Large in plants, used for storage |
| Chloroplasts | Conduct photosynthesis- are green |
| Cell Wall | Rigid outer layer that gives the plant cell its shape |
| Cell Membrane | Semi-permeable: allows some materials in and out of the cell but not all |
| DNA | Instructions for making proteins- genetic material Also known as chromosomes |