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eukaryotic cells

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-have membrane bound nucleus
-most living organisms

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cell membrane

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outer part of the cell, double layer

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cell wall

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supports and protects the cell (mainly in animal cells, bacteria)

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nucleus

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directs cell activities, contains genetic materials

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nuclear membrane

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surrounds nucleus (made of 2 different layers)
different openings in the membrane allow materials to leave and enter the nucleus

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chromosomes

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in the nucleus, contains instructions for traits/characteristics

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nucleolus

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inside the nucleus, has rna to build proteins

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cytoplasm

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gel like mixture, surrounded by cell membrane, contains hereditary info

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endoplasmic reticulum

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moves material around the cell
smooth: lacks ribosomes
rough: ribosomes in the surface

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ribosomes

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makes proteins
floats through the cell

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mitochondria

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produces energy through chemical reactions, breaks down fats and carbs
-controls water levels
-recycles/decomposes proteins, fats, and carbs

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golgi apparatus

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move materials within/and out of the cell
(protein packaging plant)

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lysosomes

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digestive plant for proteins, fats, and carbs
transports undigested materials to the cell membrane
—> for removal
cell cannot survive without lysosomes

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vacuoles

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membrane bound sacs for storage, digestion, and waste removal
contains water solution
helps the plants maintain their shape

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chloroplasts

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found in plant cells
contains green chlorophyll
where photosynthesis normally takes place

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cytoskeleton

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gives cell its shape
offers support, facilitates movement through different parts

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centrioles

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helps cell division in animal cells
helps in the formation of fibers that separate chromosomes during cell division

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cell wall

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protective outer layer of the plant cell
gives cell more strength/structure and to filter molecules that pass in and out of the cell

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cell membrane

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protects the cell from its surroundings
controls movement of substances in and out of cells

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vesicle

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moves substances in and out of the cell

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plastids

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photosynthesis and production and storage of metabolites

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