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differnt parts of cells
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| plasma/ cell membrane | holds cell shape/ selectively permeable |
| cytoplasm | gel-like substance supports/surrounds organelles |
| nucleus | control center of cell/ genetic info stored here |
| nucleolus | small sphere in nucleus made of DNA, RNA, Protein |
| ribosomes | responsible for protein synthesis |
| chromatin | thread-like structures, genetic material |
| mitochondria | converts nutrients to ATP / the power plant of the cell |
| centrioles | help to separate chromosomes during mitosis |
| endoplasmic reticulum | RER(rough) makes protein, has ribosomes attached SER(smooth) makes steroids |
| golgi apparatus | packaging plant for protein |
| lysosomes | housekeeping destruction of bacteria; phagocytosis digestive organelles |
| cilia | short, hair-like fingers on outside of cell membrane, move substance over the cell surface |
| flagella | creates movement of entire cell means whip-like tail |