Chapter 6- A Tour Of The Cell Flashcards
1
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Nucleus
A
Contains DNA
2
Q
Mitochondria
A
- power house of cell
- produce ATP
3
Q
Golgi apparatus
A
Packs and modifies products of ER
4
Q
Smooth ER
A
- no ribosomes
- lipid synthesis
- detoxifies poison
5
Q
Rough ER
A
- has ribosomes
- helps produce proteins and membranes
6
Q
Ribosomes
A
Protein synthesis
7
Q
Cytoplasm
A
Fluid in cell
8
Q
Central vacuole
A
- holds water and organic compounds
- plays major role in plant growth
9
Q
Lysosomes
A
- hydrolyze unneeded molecules
10
Q
Peroxisome
A
Produces H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) and converts it to water
11
Q
Cell wall
A
- Only in plant cells
- prevents cells from bursting
12
Q
Chloroplasts
A
-photosynthesis
13
Q
Centrosome
A
-organize microtubules
14
Q
Plasma membrane
A
Outer layer protection
15
Q
Nuclear membrane
A
Double membrane around nucleus
