Cell Organelles Flashcards

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1
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Cell with no nucleus or membrane-bound structures

A

Prokaryote

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2
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Clear gel-like fluid in cells that holds the organelles.

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Cytoplasm

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3
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Contains digestive enzymes to break down harmful substances.

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Lysosome

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4
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Long hair-like projection used for movement in cells; uses a whip-like motion.

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Flagella

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5
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Network of proteins found within the cytoplasm for support and structure.

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Cytoskeleton

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6
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Where DNA is stored in a eukaryotic cell.

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Nucleus

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7
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Organelle that hugs the nucleus and has ribosomes attached to it.

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Rough Er

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8
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Firm, fairly rigid structure found outside of plants for support.

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Cell Wall

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9
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Breaks down food into usable energy in a process called cellular respiration.

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Mitochondria

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10
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Storage for the cell.

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Vacuole

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11
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Cell with membrane-bound organelles and a nucleus.

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Eukaryote

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12
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Short numerous hair-like projections that move in wave patterns for O movement.

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Cilia

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13
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Serves as a semi-permeable boundary between the cell and its environment.

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Cell Membrane

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14
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Packages and modifies proteins.

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Golgi Apparatus

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15
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Organelle in plants that uses light energy to make glucose in a process called photosynthesis.

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Chloroplast

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16
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Where proteins are made.

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Ribosome

17
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Transports proteins throughout the cell.

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Vesicle