Cell Organelles

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Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Makes lipids and membranes; detoxifies and stores calcium.

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Cytoplasm

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Suspends organelles and provides an environment for chemical reactions within the cell.

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Centrosome/Centrioles

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Creates special structures called spindle fibers that are used in cell division.

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Cell Wall

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Provides shape, structure, and protection for the cell.

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Golgi Bodies

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Modifies, sorts, and ships proteins.

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Nucleus

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Stores genetic information (DNA) and controls cell activities.

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Mitochondria

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Creates energy (ATP) from food; site of cellular respiration.

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Ribosomes

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Makes proteins by translating messenger RNA.

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Lysosomes

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Uses enzymes to digest bacteria, viruses, and old organelles.

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Chloroplasts

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Site of photosynthesis; uses sunlight to produce food.