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Chapter 2 - Cells Flashcards

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Basic unit of life
Synthesis of molecules
Communication
Cell metabolism and energy release
Reproduction and inheritance (DNA)
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Cell functions

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Organelles

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Specialized structures in cells that perform specific functions

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Cytoplasm

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Jelly like substance that holds organelles

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Cell membrane

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The outermost component of the cell that encloses the cytoplasm and serves as a selective barrier

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Nucleus

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Contains the genetic material of cell (DNA)

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Chromosome

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Made of DNA and proteins, and is part of genetic makeup

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Chromatin

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Loosely coiled chromosomes

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Nucleolus

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Produces ribosomes inside nucleus

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Ribosome

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Produces proteins inside the rough endoplasmic reticulum

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Rough endoplasmic reticulum

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the site of protein synthesis, containing ribosomes

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Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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Site of lipid synthesis, containing no ribosomes

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Golgi apparatus

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Collects, sorts, packages, and distributes proteins and lipids

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Secretory vesicle

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Distributes materials out of cell

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Lysosomes

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Enzymes that digest foreign material, dispose of cell waste

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Mitochondria

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Produces ATP

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Cilia

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Move materials across cells surface

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Flagella

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Moves cell, ex. Sperm

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Microvilli

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Increase surface area

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Cytoskeleton

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Cells framework that provides support, holds organelles in place, and enables cell to shift shape

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Microtubules

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Largest type of cytoskeleton that provides structural support and forms cilia/flagella

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Intermediate filaments

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Medium diameter, maintains cell shape

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Microfilaments

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Smallest diameter, involved in cell movement

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DNA

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Double helix in nucleus composed of nucleotides and containing 5 carbon sugar

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Mitosis

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Cell division that occurs in all cells except sex cells, forming 2 daughter cells

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