Cell Organelles and Their Functions

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Nucleus

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genetic material (DNA)

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Mitochondria

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of cellular respiration; produces ATP

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Ribosome

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synthesis (building) of protein

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Endoplasmic reticulum (rough)

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manufacturing and transport of proteins

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Golgi apparatus

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and sorts proteins

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Lysosome

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remove cellular waste

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Chloroplast

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in plant cells

where photosynthesis occurs

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Cell membrane

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entry and exit of substances

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Cytoplasm

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of metabolic reactions; suspends organelles

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Vacuole (plant cell)

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water, nutrients, and waste