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Eukaryotic cell
types of cells that animals and people are made of |
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| Prokaryotic cells have no nucleus and just a few organelles; bacteria |
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| nucleus the "brain" of the cell; controls the functions of the cell |
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| vacuoles storage containers for the cell |
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| cytoplasm fluid like substance that holds the organelles |
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| mitochondria the "powerhouse" of the cell, provides the energy for the cell |
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| cell membrane the outer area of the cell; controls what enters & exits the cell |
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| cell wall only in plant cells; a very rigid; protects & supports the cell |
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| ER (endoplasmic reticulum) sac-like membranes outside of the nucleus; some have ribosomes |
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| ribosomes makes the proteins in the cell |
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| lysosome contains the digestive enzymes that breakdown waste in the cells |
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| Golgi bodies sac-like membranes used for packing & storing |
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| chloroplast only in plant cells; a plastid; contains chlorophyll |
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