Organelles Flashcards

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Ribosome

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Makes proteins

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Cell membrane

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It surrounds the outside of the cell and controls what materials enter and exit the cell.

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Cell

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The basic unit of life. It is the basic unit of structure and function.

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Organelle

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A small structure within a cell that performs a specific job.

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Chloroplast

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Uses the sun’s energy to make food for the plant cells. This is also the site of photosynthesis

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Nucleus

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The “brain” of the cell and controls all cell functions. It contains the cell’s DNA.

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Smooth ER

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This organelle does not have ribosomes attached to it. It helps to make fats.

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Rough ER

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This organelle has ribosomes attached to it. It transports materials through the cell. It helps to make proteins.

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Vacuole

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Stores food, water, or waste.

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Golgi body

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This organelle sorts, packs, and ships proteins. This is known as the post office of the cell.

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Lysosome

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The organelle that digests old organelles and breaks down large food particles. Sometimes called the “Garbage Collector.”

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Cytoplasm

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Cell fluid; the jellylike liquid that fills the cell.

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Nucleolus

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The location inside the nucleus where ribosomes are made.

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Cell wall

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The rigid or inflexible boundary found in plant cells. It is made of cellulose and provides support and structure to the cell.

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Mitochondria

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Breaks down food for energy. It is called the “Powerhouse” of the cell.

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