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Cell Membrane
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Protective outer covering of all cells that regulates the interaction between the cell and the environment.
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Cytoplasm
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Constantly moving gel-like mixture inside the cell membrane that contains heredity material and is the location of most of a cell's life processes.
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Cell Wall
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Rigid structure that encloses, supports, and protects the cells of plants, algae, fungi, and most bacteria.
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Organelle
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Structure in the cytoplasm of a eukaryotic cell that can act as a storage site, process energy, move materials, or manufacture substances.
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Nucleus
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Organelle that controls all the activities of a cell and contains hereditary material made of proteins and DNA.
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Nucleolus
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Found within the nucleus of the cell and is the site of ribosome production.
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Chloroplast
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Green, chlorophyll-containing, plant-cell organelle that uses light energy to produce sugar from carbon dioxide and water.
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Mitochondria
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Cell organelle that breaks down food and releases energy.
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Ribosome
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Small cytoplasmic structure on which cells make their own proteins
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Endoplasmic Reticulum
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Cytoplasmic organelle that moves materials around in a cell and is made up of a complex series of folded membranes; can be rough or smooth.
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Golgi Body
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Organelles that package cellular materials and transport them within the cell or out of the cell.
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Cytoskeleton
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A network of fibers in the cytoplasm, gives cells structure and helps them maintain shape.
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Central Vacuole
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Makes up most of the cell's volume and stores water, waste products, food, and other cellular materials.
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Vacuole
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Found in animal cells, and are small and numerousl. They store water, waste products, food, and other cellular materials.
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Lysosomes
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Contain digestive chemicals that help break down food molecules, cell waste, and worn-out cell parts.
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