Cell Structure and Function

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This structure of the cell regulates what goes into and out of the cell through its bilipid layer.

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cell membrane

Front

This part of the cell is where most of life's processes take place and contains both the cytoskeleton and organelles.

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cytoplasm

Front

The command center of the cell which contains DNA/chromosomes, as well as the nucleolus.

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nucleus

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A series of folded membranes from the nucleus to the cell membrane that produce, package and transport proteins through the cell; may or may not have ribosomes on its surface.

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endoplasmic reticulum

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Make proteins; found in nucleolus, in the cytoplasm or on rough ER

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ribosomes

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A series of pancake-like folded membranes that gather simple molecules and make into more complex substances; packages and transports.

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Golgi bodies

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Structures which tend to be much larger in plant cells to hold larger amounts of water

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vacuoles

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Contains enzymes used to digest and recycle food/substances in the cell: vacuole, lysosomes, mitochondria, ribosomes

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lysosomes

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Where does cellular respiration take place, giving cells much needed energy?

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mitochondria

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The rigid outer covering of plant cells containing cellulose to give shape and support

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cell wall