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| semi-permable layer that surrounds the cell; controls what enters and leaves the cell |
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| fibrous, hollow tube; the primary function is to support and shape the cell |
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| located in the center of the nucleus; it contains genetic information and it produces ribosomes |
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control center of the cell; contains the DNA
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| free floating and on the rough er; they synthesize proteins |
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| rough endoplasmic reticulum (rough er) |
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| the rough appearance comes from the many ribosomes on it; the rough er aids ribosomes in producing proteins for membranes or export |
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| smooth endoplasmic reticulum (smooth er) |
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| outside appearance is smooth; it contains enzymes for recycling and for fat production |
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| "cell's powerhouse"; produces energy for the cell |
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| packages and releases proteins & lipids |
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| breaks down & recycles; digest excess or old organelles |
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| jelly-like fluid in the cell that makes up the environment around the organelles |
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| double membrane surrounding the nucleus; protects the nucleus |
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| liquid within the nucleus; needed to sustain life for the nucleus |
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