eukaryotic cells Flashcards

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structure of lysosomes

A

bags of digestive enzymes

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function of lysosomes

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hydrolyses phagocytes

breaks down dead cells

digests worn out organelles

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3
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structure of vacuole

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filled with fluid surrounded by single membrane

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4
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function of vacuole

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makes cell turgid

temporary store of sugar and amino acids

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structure of mitochondria

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double membrane

inner membrane

mitochondrial matrix

loop of mitochondrial DNA

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6
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function of mitochondria

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aerobic respiration

ATP production

DNA code for enzymes

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7
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structure of plasma membrane

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phospholipid bilayer

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function of plasma membrane

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controls entry and exit of molecules

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9
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structure of cell wall

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plants: made of cellulose

fungi: made of chitin

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10
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function of cell wall

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provides structural strength

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11
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structure of golgi

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folded membranes

secretary vesicles

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12
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function of golgi

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has carbohydrates and proteins to make glycoproteins

transports, modifies lipids

forms lysosomes

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13
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structure of chloroplast

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surrounded by double membrane

contains thylakoids

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14
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function of chloroplast

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site of photosynthesis

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15
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structure of endoplasmic reticulum

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rough and smooth

folded into membranes

rough contains ribosomes

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16
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function of endoplasmic reticulum

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rough: protein synthesis

smooth: lipid and carbohydrate synthesis

17
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structure of nucleus

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nuclear envelope

nuclear pore

nucleoplasm

chromosomes

nucleous

18
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function of nucleus

A

site of DNA replication

transcription for mRNA

contains genetic code for cell

19
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structure of ribosomes

A

protein

rRNA

20
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function of ribosomes

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site of protein synthesis