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Biology, cells

Cell Structures/Functions

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protects & supports the cell; controls passage of materials into & out of cell plasma membrane
jellylike substance made up of 95% water; cushions internal structures cytoplasm
allows large molecules to enter & leave the cell pinocytotic vesicle
“power house/plant” of the cell; produces most of the cell's energy & all its needs mitochondria
“circulatory system”; highway system of cell passageways that carry proteins from one part of cell to others endoplasmic reticulum
“protein factory”; make protein & pass it to the endoplasmic reticulum ribosomes
“garbage disposals”; help to eat stuff that isn't good for you, is dead or worn out (white blood cells are filled with lysosomes that eat bacteria or virus) lysosomes
“storage tanks” (temporary storage sack). . . only found in plant cells!!! water-filled sack in cytoplasma; can store food, waste, salt, & water vacuoles
packages proteins and carbohydrates golgi bodies
help animal cells to divide; pull chromosomes apart during mitosis centrioles
protects the nucleus & allows materials to pass in & out of the nucleus nuclear membrane
contains genetic information (DNA) nucleus
makes ribosomes (which are responsible for making proteins) nucleuolus
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