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1.3 Parts of a Cell Part 2 Flashcards

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1
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What are organelles?

A

membrane bound structures that perform specific functions

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2
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What organelle is not just exclusive to eukaryotes?

A

ribosome

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3
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What is the nucleus?

A

porous double lipid bilayer that contains the genetic content of the cell

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4
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What is the nucleus considered?

A

command center of the cell

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Where is the genomic material of a prokaryote found?

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in the cytoplasm

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6
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What is the nucleolus?

A

site of ribosome synthesis

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7
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Where is the nucleolus found?

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within the nucleus

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What are ribosomes?

A

responsible for protein synthesis

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9
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Where are ribosomes found in prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

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prokaryotes = cytoplasm
eukaryotes = attached to rough ER

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10
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What is the endoplasmic reticulum?

A

series of membrane enclosed sacs and interconnected tubes

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11
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What is the membrane of the ER continuous with?

A

nuclear membrane

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12
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What are the two portions of the ER?

A

smooth
rough

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13
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What is the Golgi complex?

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series of interconnected flattened sacs

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14
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Where is the golgi body located?

A

between the nucleus and the cytoplasmic membrane

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15
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What is the function of the golgi body?

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distribution center of the cell

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16
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Where do proteins undergo modifications before being packaged and dsitributed?

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golgi body

17
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What are lysosomes?

A

membrane enclosed organelles that contain hydrolytic enzymes

18
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What is the function of lysosomes?

A

degrade unwanted cellular debris such as lipids proteins, nucleic acids, and polysaccharides

19
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What serves as the waste disposal system of the cell?

A

lysosome

20
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What are the mitochondria?

A

double membrane enclosed organelles primarily responsible for producing ATP

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