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Cell membrane

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Is a protective layer that covers the cells surface and acts as a barrier.

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Organelles

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Are structures that perform specific functions within the cell.

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Nucleus

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The DNA is enclosed inside an organelle

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Prokaryote

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Are single-called organisms that do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles

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Eukaryote

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Organisms made of eukaryotic cells.

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Cell wall

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A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support to the cell.

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Ribosome

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Organelles that make proteins.

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Is a system of folded membranes in which proteins, liquids, and other materials are made.

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Mitochondrion

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Is the organelle in which sugar is broken down to produce energy.

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Golgi complex

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The organelle that packages and distributes proteins.

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Vesicle

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Is a small sac that surrounds material to be moved into or out of a cell.

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Iysosome

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A cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes.

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Cell

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Is the smallest unit that can perform all the processes necessary for life.

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