Cell parts and functions Flashcards
1
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Nucleus
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Stores a person’s DNA which contains the building blueprints for all of the proteins in the body.
2
Q
Nucleolus
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Produce and assemble the cell’s ribosomes.
3
Q
Mitochondria
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Involved in energy production to help power the cell. (ATP/Cellular Respiration)
4
Q
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
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Covered in ribosomes responsible for protein production.
5
Q
Golgi apparatus
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Sorts and Packages the proteins made by the RER.
6
Q
Lysosome
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Releases enzymes that break down protein.
7
Q
Smooth ER
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Make cellular products like lipids.
8
Q
Ribosome
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Site of protein synthesis.
9
Q
Cytoplasm
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Liquid that fills the inside of a cell.
10
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Plasma Membrane
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Regulates the movement of materials in and out of the cell.
