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Nucleus

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round/oval
nuclear envelope
contains genetic info

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Nucleolus

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round/oval
in nucleus
produces ribosomes

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ER

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membranous tubules
smooth (SER) = no ribosomes, phospholipid production
rough (RER) = with ribosomes, protein synthesis site

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Ribosomes

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small particles made of RNA and protein

aids in protein synthesis on RER and in ribosome complexes (polysomes)

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Golgi complex

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flattened sacs and associated vesicles

sorts, modifies proteins packaged on RER

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Secretory vesicles

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contain proteins produced by RER

contain and store hormones/enzymes, awaiting signals for release

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Lysosome

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contains digestive enzymes

combines with food vacuoles, digests materials engulfed by cell

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Mitochondria

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round/oval/elongated
double membrane
inner membrane extensively folded
breakdown of glucose
production of ATP
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