peroxisomes- chromoplasts qt2 test 1 Flashcards
1
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peroxisomes nickname
A
detox unit
2
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peroxisomes function
A
filter out poisons
3
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process of peroxisomes changing free radicals
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changes FR into H2o2 then into H2o
4
Q
where are a high number of peroxisomes found?
A
in the kidneys and liver
5
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what do peroxisomes look like
A
tiny bubble with liquid
6
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what are chloroplasts
A
holders for chlorophyll
7
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what is chlorophyll
A
green pigments
8
Q
what kind of vacuoles do plants have
A
large ones
9
Q
what are leukoplasts
A
white organelles that hold starch ex: potatoes
10
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what are chromoplasts
A
hold colored pigments
11
Q
green
A
chlorophyll
12
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red
A
anthocyanin
13
Q
orange
A
carotene
14
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yellow
A
xanthophyll
15
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how do leaves change colors
A
temp and light drops which kills chlorophyll and them lets the other colors show through
