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nucleus

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contains chromosomes (DNA)

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ribosomes

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synthesises proteins

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mitochondria

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transform energy from food to produce ATP (cellular energy molecule)

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chloroplasts

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carry out photosynthesis

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endoplasmic reticulum (ER)

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continuous with nuclear membrane - produces membranes, membrane proteins and materials for secretion

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golgi apparatus

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modifies and packages molecules from ER destined for transport elsewhere

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lysosomes

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intracellular digestion (breakdown unwanted molecules for recycling/nutrients)

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peroxisomes

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safe place to carry out reactions involving hydrogen peroxide to inactivate toxins

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transport vesicles

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shuttle materials from one organelle to another and to the outside of the cell

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mRNA

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translated into proteins

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rRNA

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component of ribosome, where translation occurs

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tRNA

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brings amino acids to ribosomes and helps interpret the code

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