cells Flashcards

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Pack the long DNA molecules into more compact, dense strustures, that helps in regulating gene expression and protecting the DNA.

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CHROMATIN

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Separates the nucleus from ty cytoplasm and contol the passage of
materials in and out of the nuclers. It is also composed of a double membrane structure surrounding the nucleus.

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NUCLEAR ENVELOPE

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The control center of the cell, contains the cell genetic information and is
responsible for regulating gene expression and directing cellular activities, including cell division

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NUCLEUS

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The control center of the cell, contains the cell genetic information and is
responsible for regulating gene expression and directing cellular activities, including cell division

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NUCLEUS

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5
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the outermost boundary of the cell functions to regulate the passage of substances in and out of the cell, maintain cell intergrity, and commusticate with neighboring cell.

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PLASMA MEMBRANE

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Involved in the protein synthesis and modification, as ribosomes attach to its surface synthesize proteins.

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ROUGH ER

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Cellular structures in which protein synthesis occurs. they read the genetic code from the mRNA and assemble amino acids into proteins

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RIBOSOMES

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Fumctions to receive proteins and lipids from the ER, modifies and packages them into vesicles, and directs them to their final destinations within or outside the cell.

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GOLGI APPARATUS

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Involved in various metabolic processes, including the breakdown of fatty acids and the detoxification of harmful substances, such as hyologen peroxide.

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PEROXISOME

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Type of cytoskeletal composents that provide struntural support and helps maintain cell shape and integrity.

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INTERMEDIATE FILAMENTS

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Part of the cytoskeleton and are involved in various cellular processes, including cell division, intracellular transport, and maintaining cell shape

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MICROTUBULES

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Another component of the cytoskeleton and are involved in cell movement, cell shape changes, and musele contraction.

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MICROFILAMENTS

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Tiny, finger -like projections on the surface of some cells, such an those in the small intestine. They function to increase the cell’s surface area for absorption and secretion.

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MICROVILLI

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14
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is involved in organizing microtubules during cell division, specifically in the formation of the mitotic spindle.

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CENTROSOME MATRIX

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15
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Cylindrical Structures within the centrisome matix, that plays a crucial role in organizing microtubules during well division.

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CENTRIOLES

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16
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Referred as the powerhouse” of the cell besomse they generate energy in the form
of ATP through cellular respiration, which is essential for various cellular processer.

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MITOCHONDRION

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Contairs ensymes that break downs waste materials, cellular debris, foreign invaders, and ands in digestion and recycing within the cell.

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LYSOSOME

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The fluid oomponent of the aytoplasm where vorious metabolic reactions oor, Acts as a median for cellular provesses and provides a scaffold for orgamelles.

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CYTOSOL

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Involved in lipid synthesis, detoxitication of drugs and poisons, and the storage of calcium ions.

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SMOOTH ER

20
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Region within the madeus where ribosomal fMA is synthesized and ribosome assembly begins. This, plays a role in protein synthesis.

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NUCLEOLUS