Organelle definition Flashcards

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what are the 3 parts of the cell theory?

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  1. All living things are made of cells
  2. cells come from pre excising cells
  3. cells are the basic unit of life
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what is a organelle

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specialized structures with the cell that work together to help the cell function

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cell membrane

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controls what goes in and out of the cell

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cytoskeleton

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gives the cell structure

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cytoplasm

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holds internal components

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nucleus

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protect the DNA that controls the activities of the cell

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nucleolus

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makes DNA which make up ribosomes

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rough ER

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makes proteins

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smooth ER

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makes lipids

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Golgi appartus

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gets vesicles of protein from the rough ER

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10
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Lysosomes (AC)

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Break down dead stuff

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Vacuoles

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storage

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centrioles/centrosomes (AC)

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help divide chromosomes appart

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mitochondria

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break down food to release energy

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chloroplast (PC)

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make food for plant cells

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15
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cell wall

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protect and maintain shape

16
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central vacuole

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storage center

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