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-structures within cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells
-each have specific job
-most = surrounded by membranes |
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-largest organelle in cytoplasm
-eukaryotic cells
-directs all activities of cell
-surrounded by nuclear membrane |
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-genetic blueprints for operations (DNA)
-in form of long strands |
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-located inside nucleus
-makes ribosomes |
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-gel like material inside cell membrane & outside nucleus
-contains large amount of water
-always moving
-holds cell together |
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-outer boundary of cell
-allows certain materials in and out of cell
-ANIMAL CELLS ONLY
-contains pores |
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| endoplasmic reticulum (ER) |
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-folded membrane
-moves materials around in cell
-has a lot of surface area
-smooth = no ribosomes attached
-rough = ribosomes attached |
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-may/may not be attached to ER
-recieve directions from DNA in nucleus on how/when to make specific proteins
-made in nucleolus |
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-stacks of membrane covered sacs
-package/move proteins to outside of cell
-looks similar to ER, but smaller and not "interwoven" |
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-in cytoplasm
-contain enzymes
-digest wastes/worn out cell parts
-break down food
-more nymerous in animal cells
-jelly bean shaped |
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-food molecules broken down
-release energy
-"powerhouse" of cell
-# varies depending on cell type |
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-fluid filled temporary storage areas
-store water, food & other materials cells need
-large in plant cells/small in animal cells |
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-rigid structure due to cellulose fibers
-outside cell membrane
-PLANT CELLS ONLY
-outermost layer of plant cell |
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-PLANT CELLS ONLY
-where photosynthesis takes place
-where cell makes its own food (glucose)
-contains chlorophyll (green pigment) |
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