Organelles In Eukaryote Flashcards

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Ribosomes (free or bound)

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Use the DNA to make proteins (necessary)

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Cytoskeleton

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Network of protein fibers extending throughout cytoplasm, physical shape and support, generates movement, controls intracellular flow

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Flagella and cilia

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Short projections used for movement. Sperm have flagella, cilia are in respiratory tract

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Mitochondria

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“Powerhouse of the cell”. All purpose energy converter. Present in almost all cells. Converts chemical bonds in food into energy. Maternally inherited.

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Lysosomes

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“Garbage disposals”

Site of intracellular digestion, membranous sacs of digestive enzymes. Acidic. Digest food, break down damages organelles.

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Endomembrane

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Build proteins and lipids, send out of cell to body (UPS). Rough ER, smooth ER, and

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Nucleus

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Genetic control center containing most of the genes. 2 layered membrane with pores.

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