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Cell Structure Vocabulary

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Nucleuscontrols the cell and contains nearly all the cell's DNA (brain)
Chromosomescontain genetic information that is passed from one generation of cells to the next
Nucleolusregion where ribosome assembly begins
Ribosomessmall particals of RNA and protein found throughout the cytoplasm and on the rough ER
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)site where lipid components of the cell membrane are assembled. Trans portation system of the cell
Golgi Apparatusmodifies, sorts and packages proteins and other materials for storage or secretion
Lysosomesdiegest and breakdown lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins
Vacuolessaclike structures that stores water, salts, proteins and carbohydrates
Mitochondriaconvert chemical energy stored in food into compounds used by the cell (Power House)
Chloroplastscapture the energy from sunlight and convert it into chemical energy for use by plant cells
Cytoskeletonnetwork of protein filaments that helps the cell move and maintain its shape
Centrioleshelp to organize cell division
Prokaryotesdo not contain nuceli and DNA is free floating
Eukaryotescontain nuclei in which their genetic material is separated from the rest of the cell
Cell/Plasma Membarneregulates what enters and leaves the cell, also provides protection and support
Cell Wallprovides protection and support for the plant cell
Cytoplasmjelly like substance which hold the organells in place
Tissuesgroup of similar cells to perform a particular function
Organsgroups of tissues that work together to from a particular function
Organ Systemsgroup of organs that work together to perform a particular funtion


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