Cell Organelles
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Microvilli | Folds in the membrane of a cell that increase its surface area for absorption |
| Smooth endoplasmic reticulum | Passageway for transport of material within cell; synthesis lipids |
| Rough endoplasmic reticulum | Passageway for transport of material within cell; synthesis protein |
| Centrioles | Organize the spindle fibers during cell division |
| Proteasome | Site of destruction of old or damaged proteins |
| Cell membrane | The outside boundary of a cell; controls which substances can enter or leave the cell. |
| Ribosomes | Site of protein synthesis |
| Cytoplasm | Material between the cell membrane and the nucleus |
| Lysosome | Contain enzymes to digest ingested material or damaged tissue |
| Mitochondria | Site of aerobic cell respiration; ATP production |
| Nuclear membrane | Controls movement of materials in and out of the nucleus |
| Nucleolus | Structure inside the nucleus, where ribosomes are made |
| Nucleus | Control center of the cell |
| Chromatin | Tread-like structure of the DNA |
| Golgi apperatus | Synthesis of carbohydrates; packages material for secretion from cell |
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