- Cytoplasm: gel-like substance inside a cell that maintains its shape is called the cytoplasm
- Nucleus: contains the organism's DNA and controls the production of ribosomes and proteins
- Cell Membrane: thin outer covering that separates the contents of a cell from other cells and regulates the passage of materials in and out of the cell
- Lysosome: contains digestive enzymes that break down unnecessary components of the cell and has the ability to kill bacteria that attacks the body
- Mitochondria: produce ATP from broken food molecules and store it until needed. They are commonly referred to as the "powerhouse of the cell"
- Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum: these flattened sacs aid in sorting proteins produced in the rough endoplasmic reticulum
- Golgi apparatus: takes ribosomes and adds in modifying proteins synthesized by the rough endoplasmic reticulum
- Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum: creates protein and has attached ribosomes
- Vacuoles: membrane sacs within cells, serve as storage units for various materials
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