Cell organelle functions Flashcards
1
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Cytoplasm
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A jelly like substance that keeps the organelles in place
2
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Cell membrane
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Protects and organizes cells
3
Q
Nucleus
A
A structure in a cell that contains the chromosomes (made from DNA)
4
Q
Mitochondria
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A membrane around cell organelles that generate most of the chemical energy
5
Q
Endoplasmic retículum
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transports materials through the cell
6
Q
golgi bodies
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processed waste to be removed from the cell
7
Q
vacuoles
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Stores nutrients and water
8
Q
Cell
wall
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An external layer of the cell that provides structural support and rigidity
9
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vacuole (plant)
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helps maintain water balance
10
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Chloroplast
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Converts light energy into chemical energy (photosynthesis)
