Cell Structure Flashcards

1
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Main component of the two-layered plasma membrane

A

Phospholipids

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2
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It is semipermeable and regulates the entrance and exit of molecules into and out of the cell

A

Plasma / cell membrane

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3
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Material inside of the cell

A

Cytoplasm

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4
Q

Stores the genetic material

A

Nucleus

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5
Q

It is inside de nucleolus and contains DNA and proteins

A

Chromatin

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6
Q

Site of protein synthesis

A

Ribosomes

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7
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Studded with ribosomes, its function is to process and modify proteins

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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

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8
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Collects, sorts, packages, and distributes materials such as proteins and lipids

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Golgi Apparatus

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9
Q

Organelle exclusive to animal cells that contains digestive enzymes that break down unwanted, foreign substances or worn- out parts of cells

A

Lysosome

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10
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Organelle exclusive to plant cells that stores substances such as water, pigments, and toxins.

A

Vacuole

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11
Q

Chloroplasts are the site of…

A

Photosynthesis

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12
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Mitochondrias are the site of ________________ a process in which cells convert glucose into ________ (chemical energy). That’s why they are considered the cell’s powerhouse.

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Cellular Respiration, ATP

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13
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The cytoskeleton is made up of Actin Filaments, Intermediate Filaments and Microtubules, and its main function is…

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Maintaining the cell’s shape

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14
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Are exclusive to animal cells and help organize microtubules during animal cell division.

A

Centrioles

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15
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Hair like projections that aid in cell movement

A

Cilia

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16
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Tail-like structure for propeller-type movement

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Flagella

17
Q

Organelles exclusive to plant cells

A

Vacuole
Chloroplasts
Cell wall

18
Q

Organelles exclusive to animal cells

A

Lysosomes

Centrioles