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nucleus
Large dark structure in the cell that contains the
cell's DNA and directs all activities in the cell
(control center); it is found in both animal and
plant cells
ribosome
structures where proteins are made; the smallest of
the organelles; more ribosomes in a cell than any
other organelle; not covered by a membrane; it is
found in both animal and plant cells
endoplasmic reticulum (ER)
system of folded membranes in which proteins,
lipids and other materials are made; transport
materials inside the cell; internal delivery system
of cell; rough ER (cover with ribosomes) makes
proteins; smooth ER (lacks ribosomes) makes
lipids and breaks down toxic material that could
damage the cell; it is found in both animal and
plant cells
mitochondria
the place where sugar is broken down to produce
energy; the powerhouse of the cell
that stores ATP = energy; has its own DNA; it is
found in both animal and plant cells
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Quizlet › Printing flashcards of Animal and Plant Cell Parts - Schley
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chloroplast
place where photosynthesis takes place;
photosynthesis is the process where plants and
algae use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to
make sugar and oxygen; is green in color because
of chlorophyll; it is only found in plant cells
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golgi body
received proteins from ER; final product is
enclosed in a piece of the Golgi body's membrane
and pinched off to form a bubble (vesicle); it is
found in both animal and plant cells
lysosome
contain digestive enzymes and responsible for
digestion inside a cell; destroy worn-out
organelles; get rid of waste materials (clean up
department); protect the cells from invaders; only
found in animal cells
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