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cytoskeleton | network of proteins, such as microtubules and microfilaments, inside a eukaryotic cell that supports and shapes the cell |
nucleus | organelle composed of a double membrane that acts as the storehouse for most of a cell's DNA (plural: nuclei) |
endoplasmic reticulum | interconnected network of thin, folded membranes that produce, process, and distribute proteins |
ribosome | organelle that links amino acids together to form proteins |
Golgi apparatus | stack or flat, membrane-enclosed spaces containing enzymes that process, sort, and deliver proteins |
vesicle | small organelle that contains and transports materials within the cytoplasm |
mitochondrion | bean-shaped organelle that supplies energy to the cell and has its own ribosomes and DNA (plural: mitochondria) |
vacuole | organelle that is used to store materials, such as water, food, or enzymes, that are needed by the cell |
lysosome | organelle that contains enzymes |
centriole | small cylinder-shaped organelle made of protein tubes arranged in a circle; aids mitosis |
cell wall | rigid structure that gives protection, support, and shape to cells in plants, algae, fungi, and bacteria |
chloroplast | organelle composed of numerous membranes that are used to convert solar energy into chemical energy; contains chlorophyll |