Cell parts and functions Flashcards

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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.

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Nucleolus

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Produce and assemble the cell’s ribosomes.

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3
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Mitochondria

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Involved in energy production to help power the cell. (ATP/Cellular Respiration)

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4
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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Covered in ribosomes responsible for protein production.

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5
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Golgi apparatus

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Sorts and Packages the proteins made by the RER.

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6
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Lysosome

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Releases enzymes that break down protein.

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7
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Smooth ER

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Make cellular products like lipids.

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8
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Ribosome

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Site of protein synthesis.

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9
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Cytoplasm

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Liquid that fills the inside of a cell.

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10
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Plasma Membrane

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Regulates the movement of materials in and out of the cell.

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