M5 Subtopic 1 (Cell Functions) Flashcards

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Enumerate the functions of the Nucleus

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Genetic Information
Regulation
..Nucleolus?

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Enumerate the functions of the Cell Membrane

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Selective Permeability
Communication
Structural Support

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Enumerate the functions of the Cytoplasm

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Medium for Chemical Reactions
Support for Organelles
Transport Within the Cell

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3
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Enumerate the functions of the Mitochondria

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Energy Production
Apoptosis

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Enumerate the functions of the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Lipid Synthesis
Detoxification
Calcium Storage

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5
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Enumerate the functions of the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Protein Synthesis
Transport

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6
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Enumerate the functions of the Chloroplast

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Photosynthesis
Storage of starch

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Enumerate the functions of the Cell Wall

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Support & Protection
Communication

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8
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Enumerate the functions of the Lysosome

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Digestion
Autophagy

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9
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Enumerate the functions of the Vesicles

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Transport
Secretion

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10
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Houses the cell’s DNA, which contains the instructions for all cellular activities.

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Genetic Information (Nucleus)

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It controls gene expression and mediates the replication of DNA during the cell cycle.

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Regulation (Nucleus)

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Inside the nucleus is where ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is synthesized and combined with proteins to form ribosomes.

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Nucleolus (Nucleus)

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It regulates what enters and exits the cell, maintaining the internal environment (homeostasis).

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Selective Permeability (Cell Membrane)

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Membrane proteins are involved in cell signaling, allowing cells to communicate with each other.

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Communication (Cell Membrane)

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It provides structural support and helps maintain the cell’s shape.

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Structural Support (Cell Membrane)

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It provides a medium where many of the cell’s metabolic reactions occur.

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Medium for Chemical Reactions (Cytoplasm)

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It supports and suspends the cell’s organelles, keeping them in place.

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Support for Organelles (Cytoplasm)

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It plays a role in the transport of materials within the cell, facilitated by the cytoskeleton

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Transport Within the Cell (Cytoplasm)

19
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This converts the energy stored in glucose and other nutrients into ATP through a process called cellular respiration

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Energy Production (Mitochondria)

20
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They play a role in programmed cell death, which is crucial for development and maintaining healthy tissues

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Apoptosis (Mitochondria)

21
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It is involved in the synthesis of lipids, including oils, phospholipids, and steroids.

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Lipid Synthesis (SER)

22
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It helps in the detoxification of drugs and poisons in the liver.

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Detoxification (SER)

23
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It stores calcium ions, which are vital for muscle contraction and other cellular processes.

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Calcium Storage (SER)

24
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The ribosomes on it synthesize proteins, are then processed and modified within the it.

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Protein Synthesis (RER)

25
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It transports synthesized proteins to the Golgi body for further processing and sorting.

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Transport (RER)

26
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They capture light energy and use it to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose & oxygen.

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Photosynthesis (Chloroplasts)

27
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They also store starch, which is a product of photosynthesis

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Storage of Starch (Chloroplasts)

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Maintains cell shape, prevents excessive water intake, and protects against mechanical stress.

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Support and Protection (Cell wall)

29
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Contains pores called plasmodesmata, allowing communication between cells.

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Communication (Cell wall)

30
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Breaks down waste materials, cellular debris, and foreign invaders like bacteria.

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Digestion (Lysosome)

31
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Involved in breaking down damaged organelles for recycling.

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Autophagy (Lysosome)

32
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Carries proteins, lipids, and other molecules between different cell compartments.

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Transport (Vesicles)

33
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Involved in exocytosis, where vesicles fuse with the cell membrane to release contents outside the cell.

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Secretion (Vesicles)