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involved in the production and transportation of calcium and lipids
site of cellular chemical reactions; transports materials throughout the cell; connects the nucleus to the cell membrane
site of protein synthesis; transports proteins to the golgi body; has attached ribosomes
small organelles filled with digestive enzymes that break down substances used by the cell
structures composed of protein and DNA in the nucleus of a cell about to divide
stack of flattened membranes that sort processes and packages proteins;
found in plant cells; the site of photosynthesis; use sunlight to make food; contain chlorophyll
german botanist discovered that all plants were made of cells
network of protein synthesis filaments that helps the cell to maintain its shape and functions; made of microfilaments (solid) and microtubules (hollow)
german physician discovered that cells can only come from preexisting cells after observing mitosis
the site of protein synthesis; made up by the nucleolus; makes proteins; form peptide bonds
in the nucleus, during mitosis, chromatin condenses to form
Dutch microscope maker and textile manufacturer who was the first to view a living cell using a microscope
releases energy form the stored food molecules in the form of ATP
german zoologist discovered that all animals were made of cells
short, numerous, hair-like projections that move in a wave- like motion
the English scientist who discovered and named the cell while viewing a thin slice of cork
found in only animal cells; tubular structures that help to organize cell division
enzymes that break down fatty acids and amino acids; used to break down hydrogen perioxide inside the cell
structures that aid in movement or feeding; composed of pairs of microtubules surrounded by 9 more pairs of microtubules