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FMcLaughlin317 on December 1, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 vacuoles | stores material within the cell/ provides temporary storage of food, enzymes and waste products |
| golgi bodies | the "post office" of the cell; repackages materials for export |
| ribosomes | the sites of protein synthesis |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum | can be rough or smooth; rough makes proteins, smooth makes carbs and lipids |
| cytoplasm | Gel-like substance that holds organelles in place |
| nucleus | organelle that manages or controls all the cell functions in the eukaryotic cell |
| chloroplasts | contains chlorophyll, a green pigment that traps energy from sunlight and gives plants their green color |
| lysosomes | digests excess or worn-out cell parts, food particles and invading viruses or bacteria |
| ribosomes | small bumps located on portions of the endoplasmic reticulum |
| cell wall | firm, protective structure that gives the cell its shape in plants, fungi, most bacteria and some protists |
| mitochondria | produces a usable form of energy for the cell, the power house of the cell, site of cellular respiration |
| golgi bodies/rough endoplasmic reticulum | packages proteins for transport out of the cell |
| cell membrane | is selectively permeable; decides what enters and leaves the cell, composed of phospholipid bilayer |
| chromatin | name for collection of DNA in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells |
| cytoskeleton | consist of hollow tubes which provide support for the cell |
| cillia | small hair-like structures used for movement or sensing things |
| flagella | longer whip-like structures used for movement |
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