U2: Cell Structure & Function Vocabulary

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nucleus

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Control center for cell activities

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

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genetic material

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Chromatin

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loose form of DNA

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Chromosomes

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Tightly wrapped DNA

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Nucleolus

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site of RNA synthesis; makes ribosomes

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ribosomes

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makes proteins

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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

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packages and transports molecules

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Rough ER

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protein synthesis; has ribosomes

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Smooth ER

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Makes lipids; detoxifies blood

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Golgi apparatus

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Packages, modifies, ships proteins