Cell Biology and History

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Lysosome

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Sac filled with digestive chemicals. (only found in animal cells)

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Cytoplasm

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Everything between the nuclear membrane and the cell membrane. (found in animal, plant, and bacteria cells)

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Mitochondria

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Structures that convert nutrients into energy. (found in plant and animal cells)

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Centriole

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Structure that organizes motion of chromosomes. (found only in animal cells)

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Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Passageways where chemicals are made. (found in plant and animal cells only)

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Vacuole

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Sac that stores water, nutrients, or waste products. (found in plant and animal cells only)

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Cell Membrane

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Membrane that surrounds the cell. (found in plant, animal, and bacteria cells)

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Nucleus

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Structure that contains DNA and regulates genes. (found in plant and animals cells only)

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Cytoskeleton

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Tubules and filaments that give the cell its shape. (found in plant, animal, and bacteria cells)

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Ribosome

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Small structure that synthesizes proteins. (found in plant, animal, and bacteria cells)