Cell Structure

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cytoplasm
holds organelles in place
nucleus
control center of the cell
nucleolus
DNA is located here; ribosomes are made here
Ribosomes
synthesizes protein; aids in cell divisions
endoplasmic reticulum (ER)
highway of the cell; The transportation system of the cell. It moves materials around the cell
rER
transports proteins
sER
transport fats, lipids, and carbs
Golgi bodies
post office of the cell; receives proteins and other materials from the ER, packages them, and distributes them
lysosomes
garbage system - suicide sac; ;uses enzymes to break down food and worn out cell parts
vacuoles
Stores food, water, wastes, and other materials
central vacuolefound in plant cells; storage unitmitochondriaPowerhouse of the cell, organelle that is the site of ATP (energy) productioncytoskeletonA network of fibers that holds the cell together, helps the cell to keep its shape, and aids in movementcell membraneA cell structure that controls which substances can enter or leave the cell.cell wallA rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support to the cell; found in plant cells