Organelles Function Practice - Compendium 2 Flashcards
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Nucleus
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Is the control center of the cell
2
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Rough Endoplasmic reticulum
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Site for protein synthesis. Transports proteins to the Golgi apparatus
3
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Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
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Synthesises lipids and carbohydrates. Detoxifies harmful chemicals
4
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Ribosomes
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Synthesises proteins
5
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Golgi apparatus
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Modifies, packages and distributes proteins and lipids around the cell.
6
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Lysosomes
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Breaks down unwanted cells, proteins, lipids and nucleic acid
7
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Peroxisomes
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Lipid metabolism
8
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Proteasomes
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Protein degradation
9
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Mitochondria
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Creates energy for the cell
10
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Centrioles
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Synthesises microtubules for cell. Aids in cell reproduction
11
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Cilia
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Move material over the cell
12
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Microvilli
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Increases the surface area of the cell for absorption and secretion
13
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Flagellum
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Used for motility. Only found in spermatazoa
