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Life Science: Basics of the Cell Structure Flashcards

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What is the function of the cell wall?

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structure & protection of cell

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what are the functions of the cell membrane?

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  • Protein on Cm act as channels, receptors, and cell-to-cell recognition
  • Capable of exocytosis/endocytosis
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3
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What organelle is the site of protein synthesis?

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ribosome

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what is the function of the ribosome?

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site of protein synthesis

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what organelle is surrounded by a double membrane and contains the genetic information of a eukaryotic cell?

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Nucleus

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what is the function of the nucleus?

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contains genetic information (DNA) of eukaryotic cell

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7
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If the cell has a decrease in ribosome population, what organelle would be utilized to correct this issue?

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nucleolus

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what is the function of the nucleolus?

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synthesizes ribosomes

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Describe the structure and function of the Rough ER

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  • Folded transport network with ribosomes attach to it.
  • Modify/fold/transport proteins
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Describe the structure and function of the Smooth ER

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  • Folded transport network with no ribosomes
  • site of lipid/carb synthesis
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What organelle modifies, sorts, and packages proteins from ER?

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golgi complex

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what is the function of the golgi complex?

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modifies, sorts, and packages proteins from ER

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what organelle contains digestive enzymes that destroy old cell parts and pathogens?

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Lysosome

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14
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what is the function of peroxisomes?

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contain enzymes that breakdown fatty acids & toxins

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what is the function of vacuoles?

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provide storage of water/toxins/carbs

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16
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what organelle is responsible for ATP production?

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Mitochondria

17
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what organelle contains cristae, which increases surface area for cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria

18
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what organelle, found in plant cells, perform photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts

19
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What is the function of the centriole?

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build centrosome

20
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what is function of centrosomes?

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form mitotic spindles (are critical for cell division)

21
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what is the function of the flagella?

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long tail like structure made of microtubules
-> capable of movement

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