Cell Parts + Functions Flashcards
1
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cell membrane
A
controls what goes in and out of the cell
2
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cell wall
A
keeps cell structure
3
Q
mitochondria
A
powerhouse of the cell; creates ATP
4
Q
chloroplast
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location where photosynthesis occurs
5
Q
lysosome
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digests food and waste materials
6
Q
nucleus
A
command centre of the cell
(contains chromosomes and is the site of dna replication)
7
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chromatin
A
8
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nuclear pores
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allows substances to go in and out of the nucleus
9
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nuclear envelope
A
membrane enclosing nucleus. pores let material move in and out
10
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ribosomes
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makes proteins
11
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golgi apparatus
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sorts and packages proteins in vesicles
12
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rough er
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makes and delivers proteins
13
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smooth er
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makes lipids (fats)
14
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cytoplasm
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gel-like fluid that holds organelles in place
15
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vacuole
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contains food, water and waste
