Cell Biology Basics

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Cell membrane

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The thin outer layer that controls what goes in and out of the cell.

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Cytoplasm

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The jelly-like substance inside the cell where all the parts float.

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Mitochondria

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The "powerhouse" of the cell that makes energy.

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Ribosomes

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Tiny factories that make proteins.

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Nucleus

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The control center of the cell that holds DNA.

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Lysosome

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The cleanup crew that breaks down waste and old cell parts.

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Chloroplasts

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Found in plant cells; they use sunlight to make food (photosynthesis).

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Vacuoles

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Storage bubbles that hold water, nutrients, or waste.