Cells (cell anatomy/ organelles) Flashcards
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Nucleus function
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Contain genes and controls cell activity
2
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Endoplasmic reticulum function
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-provides a surface area for transporting chemicals
-storage area
3
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ribosomes function
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The sites of protein synthesis (production)
4
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Golgi apparatus function
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-synthesizes carbs and combines it with proteins
-packages materials for secretion
-secretes lipids and glycoproteins
5
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Mitochondria function
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site for ATP production
6
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Lysosomes function
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digest substances and foreign microbes
7
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microtubules function
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-serves as intracellular (Skelton) passageway.
-component of cilia, flagella and spindle fibers
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Flagella and Cillia function
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allows movement of cell or particles along the surface of the cell