Cellular Organelles and Their Functions

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Mitochondria

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Site of cellular respiration, where ATP is produced.

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Nucleolus

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Region within the nucleus where ribosomes are formed.

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Nuclear envelope

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Membrane that encases the nucleus, separating it from the cytoplasm.

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Nuclear pores

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Proteins that allow substances to enter and exit the nucleus.

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Ribosomes bound to the rough ER

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Make proteins that will be shipped OUT of the cell.

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Chloroplast

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Site of photosynthesis in plant cells, containing chlorophyll.

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Lysosome

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Organelles that contain digestive enzymes to break down waste.

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Peroxisome

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Organelles that contain enzymes for oxidation reactions, breaking down fatty acids.

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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

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Network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis; rough ER has ribosomes, smooth ER does not.

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Golgi apparatus

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Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.