Organelles Flashcards

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1
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nucleus

A

hold genetic information (DNA)

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2
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Chromatin

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tangled form of DNA found in nuclear membrane

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3
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nucleolus

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is located in nucleus. it is where ribosomes are made

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4
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cytoplasm

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jelly-like substance where organelles roam

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5
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ribosome

A

protein synthesis

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6
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smooth E.R.

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pathway to transport things

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rough E.R.

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pathway to transport things, has ribosomes attached to it

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8
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golgi apparatus

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receives proteins and customizes them by molding or adding materials

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9
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vacuole

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sack-like structures that store different materials

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10
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lysosome

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take in damaged/worn out cells and break them down

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chloroplast

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where photosynthesis happens, is green because of chlorophyll

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12
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mitochondria

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energy production via cellular respiration

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13
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microtubules

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thin hollow tubes for transportation

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14
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cell membrane

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separates inside of cell from outside

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