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Animal Cell
Organelles In The Animal Cell
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Science
7th Grade
11/01/2011

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Animal Cell[image]
Definition
  • A cell is the smallest unit of life conducts all life functions
  • Cells vary in size and shape but contain most of the same major parts
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Cell Membrane[image]
Definition
  • Thin, flexible, outer covering
  • Controls what enters and leaves the cell
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Cytoplasm[image]
Definition
  • Gel-like fluid made mostly of water
  • Surrounded by cell membrane
  • Holds other organelles
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Vacuoles[image]
Definition
  • Temporary storage centers
  • Some store water; other store waste products
  • Small in animal cells
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Endoplasmic Recticulum (ER)[image]
Definition
  • A maze that carries proteins and other materials throughout the cell
  • Smooth: Lacks ribosomes (make proteins)
  • Rough: Ribosomes embedded in surface
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Nucleus[image]
Definition
  • Control center of cell activities
  • Contains genetic materials- DNA
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Mitochondria[image]
Definition
  • Where respiration takes place
  • Products energy through chemical reactions
  • "Powerhouse" of the cell
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[image]Lysosomes[image]
Definition
  • Breaks down cell parts/trash/large food
  • The 'clean-up crew'
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