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Cells - How they work and what they do

Mitochondria
Cell Membrane
Vacuole
Cytoplasm
Ribosomes
Rough and Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Nucleus
Nuclear Membrane


Mitochondria

The mitochondria is the power house of the cell. It releases energy from food.

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Cell Membrane

The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell. It binds and protects a cell.

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Vacuole


The vacuole is used as a storage area. In an animal cell, the vacuole is smaller than it is in a plant cell.

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Cytoplasm

The cytoplasm is the clear, jelly-like substance that contains the organelles.

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Ribosomes

The ribosomes are found in the rough endoplasmic reticulum. They are the organelles on which new protiens are formed.

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Rough and Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

The rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum transport materials throughout the cell. The rough endoplasmic reticulum contains ribosomes.

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Nucleus

The nucleus controls the activity of the cell.

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Nuclear Membrane

The nuclear membrane surrounds the
nucleus and separates it from other parts of the cell.

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