Cell Vocabulary List #2

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a phospholipid layer that covers a cell's surface and acts as a barrier between the inside of the cell and the cell's environment

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cell membrane

Front

Cytoplasmic network of protein filaments; helps with cell movement, shape, and division.

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cytoskeleton

Front

Fluid filled vesicle that stores food, waste, and water

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vacuole

Front

A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support (found in plant cells).

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cell wall

Front

Found in plant and algae cells, where photosynthesis occurs.

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chloroplasts

Front

Composed of RNA and makes proteins

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ribosome

Front

Control center of the cell, place where DNA is found in Eukaryotic cells

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nucleus

Front

Jellylike substance that fills the cell, place where organelles are found.

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cytoplasm

Front

system of membranes that assists in the production, processing, transport of proteins and the production of lipids

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endoplasmic reticulum

Front

Site of cellular respiration; releases energy for use by the cell

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mitochondria