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| The basic, self sustaining, unit of the human body. |
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| Contain RNA and protein. They interact with RNA from other parts of the cell, joining amino acid chains together to form proteins. |
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| Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum |
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| A network of tubules, vesicles, and sacs. Involved in building proteins. |
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| Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum |
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| A network of tubules, vesicles, and sacs. Involved in building lipids (fats), such as those found in cell membranes and carbohydrates. |
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| Organelle responsible for systhesis, packaging and transport of proteins, which are often enzymes, to other locations. |
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| Membrane bound vesicles that contain digestive enzymens. Functions as the cellular digestive system, breaking down bacteria and organic debris that have been taken into the cell. |
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| Small, rod like, organelles that function as the metabolic center of the cell. Produces adenosine triphosphate (ATP) which is the major energy source for the body. |
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| An organelle that is resposible for holding the genetic material, DNA. Responsible for controlling cellular activities. |
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| The liquid component inside of the cell. |
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| A phospholipid bilayer that protects the internal components. |
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