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Peroxisome
A membrane-bound organelle involved in the metabolism of fatty acids, ethanol, and other metabolic processes, often containing enzymes that produce and degrade hydrogen peroxide.
Plasma membrane
A semi-permeable barrier that separates the interior of a cell from its external environment, regulating the passage of substances in and out of the cell.
Endomembrane system
A network of membranes within a eukaryotic cell that includes the nuclear envelope, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, vesicles, and the plasma membrane, working together to modify, package, and transport lipids and proteins.
Cell nucleus
The part of a cell that contains the majority of its genetic material, including the chromosomes and DNA.
Plant cell
A type of eukaryotic cell found in plants.
Mitochondrion (plural: mitochondria)
An organelle responsible for energy production in the cell through cellular respiration.
Large central vacuole
A membrane-bound organelle found in plant cells, serving functions such as storage, waste disposal, and maintaining turgor pressure.
Ribosomes
The cellular structure involved in protein synthesis.
Cell wall
A rigid layer surrounding the cell membrane, providing structural support and protection in plant cells.
Chloroplast
An organelle found in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs, containing chlorophyll for capturing light energy.
Cell surface membrane
A biological membrane that separates the interior of all cells from the outside environment.
Cytoplasm
The jelly-like fluid that fills the inside of a cell, where organelles are suspended.
Nucleus
The central organelle that contains the genetic material (DNA) of the cell.
Vacuole
A membrane-bound organelle found in plant cells, involved in storage, digestion, and waste removal.
Endoplasmic reticulum
A network of membranes found throughout the cell and involved in the production of proteins and lipids.
Golgi body (plural: Golgi bodies)
An organelle involved in the processing, packaging, and distribution of proteins and lipids within the cell.
Oval structure
Refers to the shape of certain organelles within a cell.
Contains chlorophyll
Characteristic of chloroplasts, the organelles responsible for photosynthesis.
Contained in stacks of discs
Describes the structure of thylakoids within chloroplasts, where the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur.
Cell Structures and Organelles
Components inside a cell that carry out specific functions.
Similarities in Animal and Plant Cells
Both have a cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, and ribosomes.
Differences in Animal and Plant Cells
Plant cells have a cell wall, large central vacuole, and chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.
Order of Cell Structures and Organelles
1. Nucleus 2. Mitochondria 3. Endoplasmic Reticulum 4. Golgi Apparatus 5. Ribosomes
Cell surface membrane
The outer boundary of the cell that separates it from the environment.
Cytoplasm
A jelly-like substance that fills the cell and contains all the organelles.
Nucleus
The control center of the cell that contains genetic material and controls cell activities.
Vacuole
A storage organelle that stores water, nutrients, and waste products.
Endoplasmic reticulum
A network of membranes involved in the production of proteins and lipids.
Mitochondrion
The powerhouse of the cell that produces energy through cellular respiration.
Golgi body
Responsible for processing and packaging proteins and lipids for transportation.
Ribosomes
Responsible for protein synthesis and can be found in the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum.
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