organelles Flashcards

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the cytoplasm

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provides space for organelles to work within

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2
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the nucleus

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regulates cell activities and contains most of cells genetic material

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3
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nucleolus

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makes Ribosomal RNA. assembles ribosomal subunits

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4
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ribosomes

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synthesis of proteins (makes them)

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5
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rough ER

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modification and transporting of proteins

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6
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Smooth ER

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Modifies and transports lipids.

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7
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golgi body

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packaging of proteins and lipids through the cell in vesicles

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8
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lysosomes

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stomach. intracellular digestion of macromolecules. breakdown of old cells and cell debris

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vacuole

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Stores water and food

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10
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vesicles

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transport materials through cells

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mitochondria

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site of cellular respiration, makes energy

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12
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chloroplast

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site of photosynthesis, chlorophyll inside. only in plant cells

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13
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centrioles

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organize microtubules, determine location of other organelles. splits cell DNA during cell division

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cytoskeleton

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maintains cell shape and organizes cells internal

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15
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cell membrane

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controls what goes in and out of the cell. “barrier”

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16
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cell wall

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only in plant cells. protects cell and maintains shape. Prevents excessive water uptake.

17
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lipids

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fatty compounds that perform a variety of bodily functions

18
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Determining features of plant cell

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Chloroplasts, large vacuole, cell wall,

19
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determining features of animal cell

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small vacuole, no cell walls, centrioles, lysosomes.

20
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Why do cells need energy

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Active transport and building molecules