what they do
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swimmychick on December 16, 2009
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French | English |
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 nucleus | this is the control center of the cell |
| cytoplasm | this is the area that contains the important structures of the cell |
| ribosomes | these are the 'factories' where proteins are put together |
| vacuole | the 'warehouse' of the cell where materials are stored |
| mitochondria | these are the 'power plants' of the cell where energy is made |
| cell membrane | this is the 'security fence' of the cell that supports, protects, and controls what enters/leaves the cell |
| endoplasmic reticulum | provides 'roads' for the proteins and other materials to move around the cell |
| golgi body | these are the 'packaging department' of a cell. They receive, pack, and distribute proteins around the cell. |
| lysosomes | these break down materials into smaller pieces. |
| chloroplasts | this is where photosynthesis occurs. Sunlight is turned into food here. |
| cell wall | a rigid wall that protects and supports the cell |
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