Understanding Cells and Their Parts

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Cell

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Basic unit of life

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Nucleus

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Contains DNA

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Mitochondria

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Powerhouse of the cell

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Ribosomes

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Site of protein synthesis

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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

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Site of protein and lipid synthesis

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Golgi Apparatus

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Modifies and packages proteins

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Lysosomes

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Contains digestive enzymes to break down food and waste

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Cytoplasm

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Jelly-like fluid inside the cell

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Chloroplasts

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Site of photosynthesis in plants

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Cell Wall

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Rigid outer layer in plants and bacteria