Cell Anatomy Flashcards

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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-controls all activity of the cell
-The nucleus stores DNA info.

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What is the function of microfilaments?

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They form the cytoskeleton.

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What is the function of microtubules?

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Microtubules transport material in the cytoplasm, uses specialized organelle.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes make protein for the cell.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria produces energy for the cell.

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What is the function of smooth ER
(Endoplasmic Reticulum)?

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Smooth ER makes, stores, and transports fats.

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What is the function of rough ER
(Endoplasmic Reticulum)?

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Rough ER makes, stores, and transports protein.

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What is the function of golgi complex?

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Golgi complex modifies, and deals with big proteins.

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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Lysosomes are in charge of intracellular digestion, and destroys foreign invaders. They contain enzymes.

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What is the function of vacuole?

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Vacuole stores water and food waste. It’s is used to remove waste.

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What is the function of centrosomes?

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Divisions in animals cells. (Mitosis and meiosis)

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What is the function of plasma membrane?

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Plasma membrane is the boundary for the cell and neighbouring cells.

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What is the function of the cell wall?

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Cell wall supports and protects the cell.

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What is the function of chloroplast (plant cells only)

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Chloroplast contains chlorophyll, contributes to photosynthesis.

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15
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Study the picture of animal and plant cell in camera roll

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Right now

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16
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How does a plant cell differ from an animal cell?

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Plant cells have cell walls, which animals cells do not.
Animal cells have lysosomes, centrioles and centrosomes, which plant cells to not have.

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What is the function of the Nucleolus?

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Responsible for synthesis or RNA and ribosomes.