Cell Organelles and Their Functions Flashcards
1
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Cell wall
A
Support and protect plant cells, bacteria, and fungi
2
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Cell membrane (plasma membrane)
A
Enclose cytoplasm; nutriens in, excretion out
3
Q
Cytoplasm
A
Contains nutrients, wastes, enzymes
4
Q
Nucleus
A
Contains all genetic information (ie DNA)
5
Q
Nucleoli
A
Synthesis of ribosomes
6
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Chloroplasts
A
Photosynthesis (plants, algae) near periphery
7
Q
Mitochondria
A
Produces ATP energy by cellular respiration
8
Q
Ribosomes
A
Protein synthesis
9
Q
RER rough endoplasmic reticulum
A
Transport of proteins
10
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Lysosome
A
Digestion of bacteria and debris
11
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Vacuoles
A
Stores starches, lipids, water, etc.
12
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Golgi apparatus
A
Packages proteins for secretion
13
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SER smooth endoplasmic reticulum
A
Reaction surface for metabolic reactions
14
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Microtubes
A
Move chromosomes
15
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Flagella or cilia
A
Motility or move extracellular materials
