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cell membrane | a sotructure that controls what gets into and out of a cell; made up of phospholipids, cholesterol, proteins |
cytoplasm | the semi-fluid liquid portion of a cell |
ribosome | the site of protein synthesis |
mitochondria | the powerhouse of the cell |
organ system | a collection of organs that function together |
prokaryote | a type of cell that lacks membrane bound organelles and a nucleus |
eukaryote | a type of cell that contains many different organelles and has its DNA in a nucelus |
flagellum | a structure that is used to propel a cell |
organelle | tiny organs found in eukaryotic cells |
vesicle | a small sac that originates from the cell membrane |
endoplasmic reticulum | a system of canals in the cell that functions in the transport of materials in the cell |
tissue | two or more cell types that functions together |
golgi apparatus | an organelle that sorts and delivers proteins to various locations in the cell |
vacuole | a fluid filled vesicle found in the cytoplasm |
chloroplast | a chlorophyll containing organelle responsible for photosynthesis |
organ | two or more tissues that function together |