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Cell Parts and Functions
Plasma membrane |
Membrane made of lipids and proteins that regulates the passage of molecules in and out of the cytoplasm |
Cytoplasm |
Gelatinous mixture that holds organelles |
Nucleus |
Stores and protects DNA |
Centriole |
Involved with nuclear division- origin of mitotic spindle |
Chromatin |
Package and arrange DNA (controls its functions)
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Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER) |
Manufactures steroids, lipids, and all membranes of cell. Also detoxifies alcohol and drugs |
Rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER) |
Site for protein and lipid synthesis (ribosome studded) |
Ribosomes |
Assembles amino acids (production of proteins) |
Golgi complex (apparatus) |
Shipping and receiving- proteins
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Mitochondria |
Powerhouse of cell, acts like the digestive system, helps with cellular respiration |
Vesicles |
Transports materials across the cytoplasm |
Lysosomes |
Breaks down wastes |
Microvilli |
Absorption and secretion |