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Chapter 1 The Animal Cell > 1.1 Cell Structure and Function > Flashcards

1.1 Cell Structure and Function Flashcards

1
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What is the function of the Golgi Bodies?

A

Seperates and packages proteins

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2
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What is the function of the plasma membrane?

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It acts as an external barrier.

It controls what is allowed to come in and out of the cell

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3
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Describe the structure of the plasma membrane

A

Double phospholipid layer with proteins

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4
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What 2 structures does the nucleus contain?

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Nucleolus and Chromatin

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5
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Where are the RNA units located ?

A

Nucleolus

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6
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What is the function of the nucleolus?

A

Protein synthesis

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7
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Which DNA molecule carries the genetic code?

A

Chromatin

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8
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Name 8 organelles in the cytoplasm

A 
ER
Ribosomes
Golgi Apparatus
Mitochondria
Lysosomes
Peroxisomes
Cytoskeleton 
Centrioles
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9
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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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Responsible for intracellular transport

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10
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Describe the structure and function of the smooth ER

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Has no ribosomes attached to it
Makes carbs and lipids
Neutralizes poisons

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Describe the structure and function of the rough ER

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Has ribosomes attached to it

Makes hormones and enzymes

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12
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What is the specific site of protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes

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13
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Which organelle has multiple folds to increase surface area?

A

Mitochondria

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14
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What is the function of the mitochondria?

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Acts as a power station where energy is made

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15
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What is energy stored as?

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ATP

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16
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What is the function of Lysosomes

A

Intracellular digestion

17
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What is the function of Peroxisomes?

A

Detoxify toxic substances

Convert long fatty acids to short ones

18
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What are the 3 things that make up the cytoskeleton?

A

Intermediate filaments
Microfilaments
Microtubules

19
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Function of Intermediate filaments

A

Stop the cell from pulling apart

20
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Function of microfilaments

A

Cell movement

Allows cell to change shape

21
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Function of microtubles

A

Largest cell fibres

arranges cells organelles

22
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What are centrioles made up of?

A

microtubules

23
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Function of centrioles?

A

Form spindle fibres for mitotic cell division.

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