cells Flashcards
1
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Nucleus
A
Control center.
2
Q
Vacuole
A
Stores nutrients and gives support.
3
Q
Mitochondria
A
Powerhouse of the cell; produces energy.
4
Q
Chloroplast
A
Uses sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make food by photosynthesis.
5
Q
Golgi Complex
A
Modifies and packages proteins and carbohydrates into membrane-bound vesicles for export.
6
Q
Cell wall
A
A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane.
7
Q
Cell Membrane
A
The membrane that protects the cell.
8
Q
Lysosome
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Breaks down worn-out or damaged organelles, waste materials, and foreign invaders.
9
Q
Ribosomes.
A
Makes proteins.
10
Q
Rough ER
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Synthesizes and packages proteins, and transports materials through the cell.
11
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Smooth ER
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It synthesises lipids that will be exported by the cell; detoxifies poisons, alcohol, and drugs.
