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| region within cell that contains all organelles except for the nucleus |
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| a complex of proteins and DNA strands that form into chromosomes during cell division |
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| site where DNA is concentrated when making RNA |
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| control center of the cell that houses and protects the cell's genetic information |
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| organize the microtubules of the cytoskeleton during cell division |
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| transfers energy from organic molecules to ATP |
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| A system of membranes that modifies and labels proteins for export by the cell |
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| rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER) |
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| portion of ER that is studded with ribosomes and produces phospholipids and proteins |
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| controls what goes in and out of the nucleus |
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| structure that makes proteins |
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| thin, flexible barrier around a cell; regulates what enters and leaves the cell |
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| smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER) |
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| portion of ER that is free of ribosomes and synthesizes lipids and hormones |
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| storage structures for water, enzymes, and toxic materials |
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| uses light energy to perform photosynthesis |
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| long, thin fibers that contribute to cell movement |
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| structure containing digestive enzymes that can break down large molecules |
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| rigid layer around the cell membrane in plants that allows some molecules to enter and exit |
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| contributes to the support, shape, and structure of cell |
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| prokaryotes vs. eukaryotes |
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| Prokaryotes lack a nucleus and membrane-bond organelles, and are much smaller and less complex. |
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| plant cells vs. animals cells |
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| Plant cells contain a cell wall, a large central vacuole, and a variety of plastids. |
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