Cell parts Flashcards

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Nucleus

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Determines how the cell functions

- contains dna + protein

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Mitochondria

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generate chemical energy to power the cell. Stored in adenine triphosphate
- In charge of Aerobic respiration.

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Cell membrane

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Separates the interior of all cells from the outside environment (the extracellular space) which protects the cell from its environment.
allows certain things to pass

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lysome

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contains digestive enzymes.

-They break down excess or worn out parts. Sometimes used to destroy invading viruses and bacteria

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Ribosome

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performs protein synthesis by linking amino acids together.

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Golgi apparatus

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  • Packages proteins into membrane bound vesicles before being sent to their destination
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Cytoplasm

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A thick solution that fills cells, and provides a medium for other organelles to remain suspended.
- comprised of water, salts and proteins

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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A organelle made from two subunits: rough endoplasmic reticulum and smooth endoplasmic reticulum
- It serves for synthesis, folding , modification and transport of protein.

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Vacuole

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-performs function such as storage, ingestion, digestion, excretion and expulsion of excess water.

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chloroplasts

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conduct photosynthesis

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cell wall

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provides the cell with both structural support and protection, and also acts as a filtering mechanism.

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