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The nucleus contains
deoxyribonucleic acid,
or DNA, which encodes
genes and is sometimes
referred to as the
“blueprint” for life.
The nucleus is referred
to as the “control
center” of the cell.
Nucleus Mitochondria Endoplasmic reticulum
and ribosome
DNA warehouse Energy production Protein synthesis
Golgi apparatus Lysosome Chloroplast
Protein secretion Waste processing Photosynthesis
Chloroplasts are Scribble
found only in plants Scribble
and some microbes.
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