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Cytoplasm

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Contains cytosol, which is a gelatin-like aqueous fluid consisting of dissolved minerals, salts, and organic molecules

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Chromatin

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DNA and Protein complex found in the nucleus of a nondividing cell. Long and thread like.

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Nuclear Membrane

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Double membrane that surrounds the nucleus

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Centrosome

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Contains centrioles, which gives rise to the spindle fibers, which aid in cell division.

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Lysosome

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Digests molecules, old organelles, and foreign substances.

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Cytoskeleton

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Network of protein fibers that provides structural support for the cell.

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Mitochondria

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Converts chemical energy stored in glucose into the chemical energy in ATP. Supplies the cell with energy.

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Smooth ER

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Synthesizes steroids in gland cells, regulates calcium levels in muscle cells, breaks down toxic substances in liver cells, varies from cell to cell.

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Nucleolus

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Region of the nucleus where parts of ribosomes are assembled

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RIbosome

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Produce proteins by following coded instructions that come from the nucleus

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Vacuole

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Sac like structures that store materials such as water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates.

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Golgi Apparatus

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Modify, sort, and package proteins and other materials from the ER for storage in the cell.

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Nucleus

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Stores and protects DNA

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Rough ER

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Prepares the proteins for transport

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Vesicle

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Small membrane bound sacs that transport materials.

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Cell Membrane

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Semi permeable membrane that controls what enters and exits the cell.

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