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14 Cards in this Set
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Chromatin
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The granular material visible within the nucleus.
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Chromosome
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Threadlike structures with genetic info that is passed from one generation of cells to the next.
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Nucleolus
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A small, dense region of the nuclei.
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Nuclear envelope
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A double-membrane layer that surrounds the nucleus. It contains thousands of nuclear pores.
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Cytoskeleton
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The STRUCTURE of some cells. It helps to maintain & support the cell. It is made of protein filaments that helps the cell to maintain its shape.
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Microtubule
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Long, hollow, tubes made of protein that help movement of the cell
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Microfilament
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Long, thin fibers that function in the movement and support of the cell.
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Ribosome
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Small particles made of RNA and protein. Makes (synthesis)
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Endoplasmic Reticulum
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1. "Internal Membrane System". Organelle that assembles parts of the cell membrane.
2. Chemically modifies proteins (Rough ER) |
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Golgi Apparatus
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A stack of membranes that use enzymes to attach carbohydrates and lipids to proteins.
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Lysosome
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Small organelles filled with enzymes.
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Vacuole
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Saclike structures that store water, salts, proteins and carbohydrates in cells.
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Chloroplast
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Found in plants and other organisms. They make energy-rich food molecules by the sunlight's energy.
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Mitochondrion
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Uses energy from food to make high-energy compounds that the cell uses to power growth, development, and movement.
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