Organelle names and functions Flashcards

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Cytoplasmic Membrane

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PL bilayer & membrane proteins. Separates the inside & outside of cell, control

molecules passing in & out of cell

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Cytoplasm

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Supports all organelles, serves as medium for chemical reactions

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Nucleus

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Contains DNA (chromosomes)

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Nucleolus

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Produces ribosomes

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Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Traps RNA as it leaves nucleus, meeting place between RNA & Ribosomes

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Ribosomes

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Translate RNA sequence into aa sequence to complete the primary protein structure

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Golgi Apparatus

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Activates new proteins

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Centrioles

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2 tubular structures, conduct mitosis

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Mitochondria

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Produce most of cells ATP in presence of oxygen (“Power Plant” of cell)

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Lysosomes

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Bubbles filled with digestive enzymes, break down large particles

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Vacuole

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Container organelle, contains molecules that a cell stores for later

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