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7557180895Chromatin granulesDNA0
7557190449Golgi complexstacks of flat sacs that modifies, packages, and transports material out of the cell.1
7557193007Lysosomecell organelle filled with enzymes needed to break down certain materials in the cell2
7557197764microfilamentsLong, thin fibers that function in the movement of the cytoplasm and support of the cell, part of the cytoskeleton3
7557206705microtubulesThick hollow tubes made of protein that make up the cilia, flagella, and spindle fibers, provide internal support,part of cytoskeleton.4
7557226090mitochondriapowerhouse of cell because of the ATP production through cellular respiration5
7557228899chloroplastsite of photosynthesis, contains the green pigment chlorophyll6
7557239095nucleusControl center of the cell, contains chromatin (DNA)7
7557246014Nucleolussmall dark region found inside the nucleus and produces ribosomes8
7557248452ribosomesmall particle in the cell on which proteins are assembled; made of RNA and protein9
7557252772Rough endoplasmic reticulumContains ribosomes; proteins are manufactured here and then exported out of the cell after being shipped to the Golgi, part of transport system of the cell10
7557257690Smooth endoplasmic reticulumHas no ribosomes, makes lipids (steroid hormones) and detoxifies drugs/poisons, part of transport system of cell11
7557278831central vacuolelarge water-filled organelle that keeps plant cells rigid12
7557282207cell wallAll plant cells have this. It is a protective wall made of cellulose.13
7557286592centriolesMade of microtubules, aids in cell division in animal cells only14
7557288672ciliamade of microtubules, short hairlike projections on the outside of cells that move in a wavelike manner15
7557290404flagellamade of microtubules, whip-like structures that help with cell movement16
7557299255secretory vesiclereleases its contents to the exterior of the cell by exocytosis17
7557302454vacuoleA small sac inside a cell that acts as a storage area18
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