Cell organelles and function

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Ridged outer layer of a plant cell

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Cell wall: A rigid structure that provides support and protection to the cell, found only in plant cells.

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Uses chemicals to break down food and worn out cell parts

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Lysosomes: Organelles that contain digestive enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris.

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Control center of the cell; contains DNA

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Nucleus: The membrane-bound organelle that houses the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls cellular activities.

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Controls what comes into and out of the cell; found in plant and animal cells

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Cell membrane: A semi-permeable membrane that regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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Which organelle produces food through photosynthesis (ONLY IN PLANT CELLS)?

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Chloroplasts: Organelles that convert light energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis, producing glucose.

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Organelle responsible for energy production in the cell

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Mitochondria: Known as the powerhouse of the cell, they generate ATP through cellular respiration.

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Network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis

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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): A system of membranes that assists in the production and transport of proteins (rough ER) and lipids (smooth ER).

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Organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for secretion

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Golgi Bodies: Also known as the Golgi apparatus, it processes and packages proteins and lipids for delivery to different destinations.

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Fluid-filled organelle that stores materials in a cell

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Vacuole: A membrane-bound sac within the cell that stores substances such as water, nutrients, and waste products.

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Small structures that synthesize proteins

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Ribosomes: Molecular machines that translate messenger RNA (mRNA) into proteins.