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What is the function of the Nucleus?

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Controls most cell function and contains DNA. The brain of the cell

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What is the function of the nuclear envelope?

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Protects the nucleolus

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What is the function of the nuclear pore?

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Allows material (RNA, proteins, other molecules) in and out of the nucleus

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What is the function of chromatin?

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Contains genetic information and can be rearranged into chromosomes if the cell divides

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What is the function of the nucleolus?

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To begin the assembly of ribosomes

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What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

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Newly made proteins get inserted into it to the synthesized and chemically modified

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What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

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To contain enzymes that preform specific tasks

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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To assemble proteins which will be redirected to where they are needed

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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To convert sunlight into energy in plant cells

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What is the function of mitochondrion?

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To convert chemical energy from food into other uses for the cell

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What is the function of the vacuole?

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The storage system of the cell. The pressure of a vacuole makes it possible for plant cells to support leaves and flowers

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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The proteins produced by the rough ER get modified, sorted, packed by the Golgi apparatus

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What is the function of the cytoskeleton?

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To help the cell maintain it’s shape and help with movement of the cell

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What is the function of the cell wall?

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Provides support and protection for the cell. Allows water, CO2 and other specific substances to pass easily. Only in plant cells

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What is the function of the lysosome?

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To break down junk or clutter for the cell

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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Provide the cell with protection and support

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What is the function of cytoplasm?

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To provide cushioning for organelles and keep them separated

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What are the 3 principles of cell theory?

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  1. All living organisms are composed of one or more cells
  2. A cell is the basic unit of life of the structural organization of an organism
  3. Cells arise from pre-existing cells

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