Functions of eukaryotic cell organelles Flashcards
1
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cell membrane
A
controls movement of substances in and out of the cell, separates cell from environment
2
Q
nucleus
A
controls activities of cells, contain genetic material
3
Q
nucleolus
A
assembles ribosomes
4
Q
cell wall
A
support, strength, protection
5
Q
middle lamella
A
thin layer holding cells together
6
Q
plasmodesmata
A
pores connecting cells
7
Q
tonoplast
A
membrane surrounding vacuole
8
Q
cytoplasm
A
fluid inside the cell
9
Q
mitochondria
A
site of respiration/production of energy
10
Q
Golgi apparatus/body
A
modifies proteins and lipids, processes materials, packages some into vesicles
11
Q
microvilli
A
increase SA
12
Q
nuclear pores
A
pores in the nuclear membrane that control exchange of substances
13
Q
cisternae
A
flattened sacs of the ER
14
Q
RER
A
synthesis of proteins
15
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SER
A
synthesis of lipids, steroids
