Cells And Cell Structures Flashcards

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Eukaryote

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Complex large and contain a nucleus in lots of organelles. all protist fungi am plants animals are made up of the cell

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Nucleus

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This is the control center of the cell contains the cells DNA and controls the cells metabolism in homeostasis

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Mitochondria

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This is the PowerPlate of the sell the cells energy supply (ATP) made made via cell respiration

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Ribosomes

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These are the sites of protein synthesis for the cell

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Golgi apparatus

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This is the post office of the cell. It packages and exports materials in and around the cell

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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There are two kinds smooth and rough. Both help to move things around the cell. they work like a system of roads in the cell

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Lysosomes

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These are the garbage cans of the cell. they break down waste

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Chloroplast

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This is found in plants and is the site of photosynthesis

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Cell wall

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This is a rigid layer found on the outside of plant cells. It gives plant cells their unique rectangle or shape

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Cell membrane

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This surrounds the cell. it maintains homeostasis by controlling what can enter and leave the cell

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Prokaryotes

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Simple small and lack a nucleus. the only example of this is bacteria

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