Cell Organelles Functions Flashcards

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What is the function of the nucleus?

A

Stores genetic material and controls the cell

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What is the function of the nucleolus?

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Makes ribosomes.

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What is the function of the vacuole?

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Stores water and other materials.

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What is the function of the chloroplast? (not in animals)

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Carries out photosynthesis.

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What is the function of the cell wall? (not in animals)

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Acts as a barrier and helps maintain the shape of the cell.

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What is the function of the mitochondrion?

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Converts food into energy through cellular respiration. (ATP)

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What is the function of the chlorophyl?

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It traps photons of sunlight to power the photosynthesis reaction.

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What is the function of the Golgi Apparatus?

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It processes proteins.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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Encloses the contents of the cell and controls what goes in and out of the cell.

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What is the function of the Rough ER?

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Makes and transports proteins. (contains ribosomes)

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What is the function of the Smooth ER?

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Makes fats and membrane proteins. (does not contain ribosomes)

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What is the function of the cytosol?

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Helps organelles to move within the cell. (jelly-like fluid)

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What is the function of the lysosomes? (not in plants)

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To rid cells of waste products. (digestive system)

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What is the function of the centrioles? (only in animals)

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Serves as cells skeletal system.

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What is the function of the cristae?

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Multiple folds of the mitochondrial membrane to increase the surface area around which ATP is formed.

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