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Cell Definitions

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Cell membraneActs as a barrier between the inside of a cell and its environment
Organellesstructures that help the cell to live, grow, and reproduce
Cytoplasmthe thick fluid in the cell that contains many parts
Nucleuscontains the cell's DNA and it is the control center of the cell
Cell Wallprovides strength and support to the cell membrane
Endoplasmic reticulum (ER)makes lipids, packages proteins, and breaks down drugs and other substances that could damage the cell
Mitochondriabreaks down food to make energy(ATP); it is the powerhouse of the cell
Chloroplastan energy producer found only in plants and algae; it contains chlorophyll and is where photosynthesis takes place
Golgi Complexthe transport system in and out of the cell
Vesiclestorage compartments that break off of the ER or Golgi complex
Vacuolestores water and food
Lysosomebreaks down and digests foreign bodies and old parts in animals cells


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