Cell Biology Flashcards

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Cytoplasm

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Gel-like fluid inside the cell that holds organelles and protects them from damage.

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Nucleus

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The command center of the cell that stores DNA and controls all the cell's activities.

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Golgi Apparatus

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Transportation system for the cell

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Cell Membrane

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Made of plasma and provides protection for the cells. Allows nutrients and toxins in and out of the cell.

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Nucleolus

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Found inside the nucleus and is responsible for making the cell's ribosomes.

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Mitochondria

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The powerhouses of the cell that transform molecules like glucose into energy the cell needs.

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Cell Wall

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Only found in plant cells. Surrounds the cell membrane and provides the cell with shape.

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Lysosome

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Contains digestive enzymes and breaks down excess or worn-out cell parts.

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Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Prepares proteins and lipid (fat) molecules for use in other places inside and outside the cell.

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Vacuole

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Sacs that take in waste products, like harmful toxins, and get rid of these waste products.