Cell Biology Flashcards by Hamington Ma

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Organelles & Functions

Nucleus

A

Stores DNA, controls gene expression

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Organelles & Functions

Mitochondria

A

Produces ATP through cellular respiration

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Organelle & Functions

Ribosomes

A

Synthesizes proteins

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Organelle & Functions

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

A

Protein synthesis (contains ribosomes)

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Organelles & Functions

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

A

Lipid synthesis, detoxification

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Organelles & Functions

Golgi Apparatus

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Modifies, packages, and transports proteins

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Organelles & Functions

Lysosomes

A

Digest waste and worn-out organelles

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Organelles & Functions

Cell Membrane

A

Semi-permeable barrier regulating transport

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Transport Across Membranes

Simple diffusion

A

Passive movement of small, nonpolar molecules (O2, CO2)

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Transport Across Membranes

Facilitated diffusion

A

Uses transport proteins (e.g., glucose, ions)

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Transport Across Membranes

Osmosis

A

Movement of water through a selectively permeable membrane

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Transport Across Membranes

Active transport

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Requires ATP (e.g., sodium-potassium pump)

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