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Cellular Components Flashcards

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What is the function of the Plasma Membrane?

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Its what defines the cells boundary and regulates the passages where molecules come into and out of the cell

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What is the function of the Cytoplasm?

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It contains organelles (organisms) of the cell

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What is the function of the Cell Wall?

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It gives support and protection to the cell

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What is the function of the Nucleus?

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It stores genetic information

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What is the function of the Nucleolus?

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Ribosomal subunit formation

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What is the function of the Chromatin?

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DNA at rest

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What is the function of the Ribosome?

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protein synthesis

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What is the function of the Endoplasmic Reticulum (Rough)?

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The synthesis,folding and/or modification of proteins and other substances, and then distribution by vesicle formation

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What is the function of the Endoplasmic Reticulum (Smooth)?

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There are various functions such as lipid synthesis in some cells and then distribution by vesicle formation

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What is the function of the Golgi Apparatus?

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It processes, packages and distributes proteins and lipids

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What is the function of the Lysosome?

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intracellular digestion such as waste and foreign molecules.

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What is the function of the Peroxisome?

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various metabolic tasks such as the degradation of fats and synthesis of bile and salts

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What is the function of the Vacuole?

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storage of substances

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What is the function of the Vesicle?

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storage of substances

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What is the function of the Chloroplast?

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photosynthesis

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What is the function of the Mitochondrion?

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cellular respiration

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What is the function of the Actin Filament?

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plays a role in the movement of the cell and its organelles

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What is the function of the Intermediate Filament?

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provides support and strength to the cells

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What is the function of the Microtubule?

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20
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What is the function of the Centriole?

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formation of basal bodies

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