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Biology 2026
Organelles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nucleus | contains and protects DNA; control room |
| DNA/chromosomes | information for making proteins |
| Ribosomes | synthesize (assemble) proteins |
| Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) | transports and finishes proteins and other biological molecules |
| Lysosomes | breaks down digestive enzymes |
| Mitochondria | energy for the cell |
| Golgi apparatus | transports proteins |
| Vacuole | stores the water, waste |
| How a protein is produced | ribosomes-ER-lysosomes-mitochondria-golgi app., cytoplasm- vesicles- vacuole |
| Chloroplast | only found in plant cells |
| Diffusion | transport CO2 HIGH to LOW concentration |
| Osmosis | diffusion of water |
| Hypertonic | water is diffusing out |