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Cells - New Standard
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell Membrane | A thin, flexible layer around a cell that controls what goes in and out. |
| Cytoplasm | The jelly-like fluid inside a cell where organelles float and chemical reactions happen. |
| Double Helix | The twisted ladder shape of DNA. |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum (Smooth & Rough) | A cell structure that makes and moves materials; rough ER has ribosomes (makes proteins), and smooth ER does not (makes fats and breaks down toxins). |
| Golgi Apparatus | The packaging center of the cell that sorts and ships proteins and other materials. |
| Mitochondria | The powerhouse of the cell that makes energy. |
| Nuclear Membrane | A protective layer around the nucleus that controls what enters and exits. |
| Nucleus | The control center of the cell that holds DNA. |
| Ribosome | Tiny structures that make proteins. |
| Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum | A type of ER with ribosomes on its surface, making it look bumpy, where proteins are made. |
| Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum | A type of ER without ribosomes that makes fats and helps detoxify the cell. |
| Vesicle | Small bubbles in the cell that transport materials like proteins and waste. |