cell parts Flashcards

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1
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surrounds the cell and is a selective barrier between the interior and the exterior

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cell membrane

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2
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its primary role lies in regulating the passage of substances, including nutrients and waste materials

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cell membrane

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3
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it envelopes the cell, to maintain the structures and functions

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cell membrane

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4
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is composed of lipid bilayer

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cell membrane

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5
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pertains to the fluid portion of the cell

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cytoplasm

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6
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also called as the “soup” of the cell

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cytoplasm

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7
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is a membrane-bound organelle that contains genetic material

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cell nucleus

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8
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is the largest organelle inside the cell

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cell nucleus

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9
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is a highly regulated membrane barrier that separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm in eukaryotic cells

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nuclear envelope

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10
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is a type of protoplasm that is made up mostly of water, a mixture of various molecules, and dissolved ions

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nucleoplasm

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11
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is the largest structure in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells

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nucleolus

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12
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it is bounded protein which serves as packaging for DNA

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chromosomes

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13
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enclosed with specialized subunit that located inside the cell performed individual task

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cytoplasmic organelles

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14
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site for protein synthesis

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ribosome

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15
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is a complex network of flattened sacs and tubes

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endoplasmic reticulum

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16
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are flattened sacks of membranes that modify the proteins

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golgi apparatus

17
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is the powerhouse of the cell

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mitochondria

18
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single membranous sac that plays important roles in storage of materials

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vacuole

19
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it involves breaking down molecules

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cellular digestion

20
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is a small membrane bordered structure that contains powerful enzymes necessary for cellular digestion

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lysosomes

21
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garbage disposal of cell, also known as the “scavengers of the cell”

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lysosomes

22
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it is known to be the cell coat that is located in the outer part of the animal cell

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glycocalyx

23
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are membrane-bound organelles that contain an abundance of enzymes for detoxifying harmful substances and lipid metabolism

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peroxisomes

24
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it is composed of collective network of protein filaments

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cytoskeleton

25
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it regulates cellular shape and plays a role in division

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cytoskeleton

26
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largest organelle in plant cells

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plastids

27
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these are disk-shaped pigment containing storage organelles

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plastids

28
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green pigment

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chloroplastids

29
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colored pigment like red, yellow and orange

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chromoplastids

30
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white and colorless pigments

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leucoplastids

31
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is an organelle that is the main place where cell microtubules are organized

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centrosome

32
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is a cylindrical organelle composed of a protein called tubulin

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centriole