Biology - Cells

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Structures of Cell Organelles
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Mitochondria Produces energy
Plasma Membrane Membrane boundary of cell; regulates cell transport and controls what enters/exits the cell
Cell Wall Protects and supports the plasma membrane in plant cells
Nucleus Encloses genetic material; the control centre of the cell
Nucleolus Granular body within nucleus; site of rRNA synthesis
Endoplasmic Reticulum Network of internal membranes; site of lipid and protein synthesis
Golgi Apparatus Modifies, packages and secretes proteins
Lysosome Membranous sacs that contain digestive enzymes
Vacuoles Transport and store water/fluids
Plastids Help photosynthesis occur
Chromosomes Composed of DNA; contain genes
Ribosomes Cell organelles composed of RNA and protein
Centriole Small hollow cylinders; Involved in cell division
Microtubules Structural support for moving organelles
Peroxisome A cell organelle containing enzymes; decomposes fatty acids
Nuclear Envelope The double membrane surrounding the nucleus within a cell (lipid bilayer)
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